How was your child diagnosed with lymphoma?
Your child might need to have a scan – CT/ultrasound/MRI or PET scan. PET scans are usually the ones given to assist with a diagnosis but I think they don’t like to give these until they have more evidence to suspect cancer from other scanning means, so they might want to do some bloods and do a CT scan.
What was your first lymphoma symptoms?
The best way to find HL early is to be on the lookout for possible symptoms. The most common symptom is enlargement or swelling of one or more lymph nodes, causing a lump or bump under the skin which usually doesn’t hurt. It’s most often on the side of the neck, in the armpit, or in the groin.
What is the most common lymphoma in childhood?
Broadly, they are classified as either non-Hodgkin’s and Hodgkin’s. Of these two types, non-Hodgkin’s (NHL) is the more common lymphoma in children, and it occurs more frequently between the ages of ten and twenty than under ten. Hodgkin’s is rare in children under five years of age.
Can a child survive lymphoma?
With intensive treatment, the long-term survival rate for children and teens with limited stage (stage I or II) lymphoblastic lymphoma is higher than 90%. The long-term survival rate for more advanced (stage III or IV) lymphoblastic lymphomas is generally higher than 80%.
Do you feel ill with lymphoma?
This can make you feel bloated. Lymphoma in the stomach can cause inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), which may cause pain, nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting.
What is the survival rate of a child with leukemia?
The 5-year survival rate for children 0 to 14 is 91%. The 5-year survival rate for people ages 15 to 19 is 75% For children diagnosed with acute leukemia, those who remain free from the disease after 5 years are generally considered “cured” because it is rare for acute leukemia to recur after this amount of time.
