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Marginal Zone Lymphoma

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Lymphoma is a cancer of the blood that occurs when white blood cells acts abnormally (Lymphoma Research Foundation, 2012). Normally white blood cell protects the body from disease and infection(Lymphoma Research Foundation, 2012). Lymphoma can occur in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, or other organs (Lymphoma Research Foundation, 2012). There is a high chance of survival after treatment for this specific cancer (Balentine, Jerry, 2015). 20,170 people will die from lymphoma in the U.S each year (Medical News Today, 2015).
Extranodal Marginal Zone is only one type of Marginal Zone Lymphoma, but it is the most common type (American Cancer Society,2014). Marginal Zone Lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma can occur in the lungs, eyes, thyroid, salivary gland, small intestines, and stomach (American Cancer Society,2014). It is classified in two categories, gastric and non gastric. Gastric occurs in the stomach, and non gastric occurs outside the stomach. Some symptoms include unexplained weight loss, fever, chills, lack of energy, sweating, and itching (American …show more content…

The older you get the more you are at risk for contracting this cancer. Males have a higher rate of cases than women, and the reason is unknown (American Cancer Society,2014). There are some specific types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is higher in women (American Cancer Society,2014). In the US, it is more likely for Asian American and African Americans to develop this specific cancer (American Cancer Society,2014). Marginal Zone Lymphoma has a higher occurrence in developed countries (American Cancer Society,2014). Exposure to benzene and certain herbicides and insecticides also gives you a higher risk (American Cancer Society,2014). HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, also gives you more of a risk. (American Cancer Society,2014) Staying fit and active lowers your chances of having cancer overall, and this cancer is no

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