Lymphoma
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- Dr. Johnson: Thomas your test results came back in...Dr. Johnson: You have tested positive for LymphomaThomas:what is Lymphoma?
- Dr. Johnson
- Thomas
- DR.Johnson:Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells produce antibodies that are used to attack invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins.
- DR.Johnson:When you have lymphoma, yourlymphocytes divide in an abnormal way or do not die when they should. The abnormal lymphocytes build up, usually in lymph nodes in your armpits, neck or groin. However, they can collect in almost any part of your body.
- Thomas: Dr. Johnson what does plasma have to do with my lymphoma?Dr. Johnson: Lymphoma travels through plasma.Dr.Johnson:One of the ways we can treat your lymphoma is by signing you up for blood donations.
- DR.Johnson: Plasma isthe largest part of your blood. ... When separated from the rest of the blood, plasma is a light yellow liquid. Plasma carries water, salts and enzymes. The main role of plasma is to take nutrients, hormones, and proteins to the parts of the body that need it. Cells also put their waste products into the plasma.
- Blood transfusion using cells donated by healthy volunteers can help replace red cells, platelets and other blood components. Some people with leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma and other blood diseases or disorders such as hereditary anemias and aplastic anemia need periodic blood transfusions forseveral reasons
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