Our body is divided in several systems that has many organs and tissues working together. It allows out body to work in full potential, and we should take care of each system by being healthy and eating a balanced diet. One of the important systems in our body is the lymph system. This is where the lymph nodes are located. These organs are responsible for moving the lymph fluid inside our body. The lymph fluid is where the white blood cells are also located, and white blood cells are responsible for killing off viruses and bacteria that have entered the body. Without the lymph system, our bodies would easily succumb to disease and infections, which is why it’s important to ensure that the lymph system is functioning well. However, there is another danger inside the lymph system if lymphocytes mutate and become cancerous, this is how lymphoma develops within the lymph system. There are many lymphoma types, which affect many parts of the body (i.e., bone marrow, the thymus, spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes).

There are two major types of lymphomas: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Within the major classification of lymphoma lies three sub-classifications of the disease, which is B-Cell lymphoma, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL, and Mantle cell lymphoma MCL, as follows:

1. B-cell lymphoma
This type of lymphoma that affects the B-cells inside the body. The disease is divided into high grade and low grade, and it is characterized by an indolent or slow growing lymphoma, or a fast growing or aggressive lymphoma. The indolent lymphomas can still be treated, and these type of the disease responds well to treatment, allowing the person affected to be treated after several trips to the doctor. However, the aggressive version requires intensive treatment, and it can be fatal if it is not detected early. Lymphomas are not easily observed, and people who have a late case of B-cell lymphoma have a higher chance of fatality.

2. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CLL is another type of lymphoma that is characterized when the bone marrow is producing a lot of lymphocytes. When many lymphocytes are produced, the person who is suffering from the condition can develop leukemia. As the person gets older, the chances of getting a leukemia is also increasing. One of the major symptoms of the disease is the swelling of the lymph nodes, and becoming easily tired. The patient who is suspected to have leukemia should be taken immediately to the hospital, and a series of laboratory tests will confirm whether the person really has leukemia. After the diagnosis, immediate care should be given to the person, because the disease can be fatal if not treated.

3. Mantle cell lymphoma
MCL, which is classified under the non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This is a disease that develops when the body is producing many abnormal or mutated B-cells. This disease can start in different parts of the body, and the most common symptom is the swelling of the groin, neck, and the armpit.