Lymphoma Prognosis Better Survival Rate for Hodgkins Disease
Do you know that in general, lymphoma prognosis is a lot better compared to that of lung cancer? In fact, survival rate is 90% or higher with early detection. And if you are diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, your prognosis is better than if you have NonHodgkins.
Lymphoma is actually one of the more curable types of cancer. However, you must also know that your prognosis - chance of being cured and of survival - depends on a lot of things.
What factors affect lymphoma survival?
Many factors are considered by your doctor when coming up with a prognosis. They are...
The stage of your cancer at the time of diagnosis
Most lymphomas are usually cured when they are detected early.
An example is the follicular b cell type. When it is treated while it is still confined in its original location, it is usually cured with radiation. In fact, for every 100 patients with stage 1 or 2 follicular b cell, between 60 to 80 survive and are well 10 years later with proper treatment.
The type
What are you diagnosed with? Is it Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins?
Lymphoma prognosis varies because it has many and different types. In fact, there are about 5 types of HL and 30 types of NHL.
Hodgkins generally has a better prognosis compared to Non Hodgkins. Many HL patients respond really very well with treatment.
If you experience relapse after being treated for HL, your cancer can be treated again with success (usually stem cell transplant is the recommended treatment for recurring HL). In fact, HL even in advanced stage has a very high cure rate.
High grade lymphomas are aggressive. They are more difficult to treat and have a poorer prognosis compared to low grade or indolent lymphomas.
Large b cell is the most common type of high grade NHL while follicular b cell is the most common low grade NHL. Large b cell requires more intensive treatment compared to follicular b cell.
Your prognosis is better if you are between 15 to 49 years old than if you are over 60 years old. If you are younger, your body is more receptive to treatment.
Your health status at the time of diagnosis
Do you have existing medical problems besides your cancer? Your health condition prior to your diagnosis and treatment can also significantly affect your prognosis and survival.
Your gender
If you are a woman, you have better prognosis or survival rate than if you are a man.
Will two people with the same type of lymphomas have exactly the same chances of survival? No, lymphoma prognosis will vary because you and your cancer are unique.
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