Lymph node cancer

Lymphatic system performs in the body one of the most important functions - protective. It provides natural protection against unfavorable external factors. Malignant cells can form throughout the body, and the lymphatic system from them, unfortunately, is also not protected. Lymphoma or lymph node cancer is one of the most common types of oncology. Because of this illness the body can not function normally and is constantly exposed to dangers.

Causes and symptoms of lymph node cancer

It's impossible to say for sure where the lymphoma comes from. Initially, it was thought that lymph node cancer is a disease of young people. In practice, it turned out that lymphoma spares no one.

The main risk factors for cancer of lymph nodes include the following:

1. Age does matter for lymphoma, and the first dangerous period lasts from 15 to 30 years. But in the risk zone are also representatives of other age categories - beware of oncology follows people 50 years and older.
2. Lymph node cancer threatens people with a weak immune system.
3. Important and racial identity: light-skinned Europeans from lymphoma suffer more often than representatives of other races. Loyal to all the cancer belongs to the Asians.
4. Another predisposing factor is viral and bacterial diseases. Very often lymphoma develops after exposure to the body of the Epstein-Barr virus or Helicobacter bacteria.
5. Often cancer of the lymph nodes on the neck, underarms, on the back or in the groin area develops in women who first gave birth only after 35 years.
6. Of course, we can not discount the bad heredity.
7. Sometimes lymphoma occurs as a result of exposure or contact with carcinogens.

In the early stages of lymph node cancer, it is quite possible not to pay attention. The first suspicions appear when the symptoms begin to manifest themselves quite clearly. The main signs of cancer of lymph nodes include:

• enlarged lymph nodes;
• soreness of the lymph nodes;
• severe weight loss;
• weakness;
• fever;
• heat;
• dyspnea;
• increased sweating (especially at night);
• itching;
• heavy menstrual flow;
• anemia ;
• small bruises on hands and feet;
• headache.

To patients suffering from lymphoma, very often fungal and bacterial diseases cling to, the treatment of which stretches for many months. Often, with cancer in patients open nasal bleeding. And in some patients, lymphoma is manifested by pain that occurs after drinking alcohol.

Treatment of cancer of lymph nodes

Lymphoma is cancer, and therefore treatment should be appropriate. Methods of treatment are selected depending on the location of the tumor, the stage of the disease, the general health of the patient:

1. One of the most common methods of treatment is chemotherapy. Sometimes it is used on its own, but more often it is combined with radiotherapy and surgeries.
2. The duration of radiotherapy is three to four weeks. The method involves processing not only the site of the lesion, but also the nearby sites. Usually, radiation therapy is used after the operation.
3. Surgical treatment is considered the most effective. Removal of the affected organs prevents recurrence of the disease.

It is also possible to treat lymph node cancer with folk remedies. It is not necessary to get involved with them, but their application in parallel with the main treatment is only welcomed:

1. Effective infusion of mushroom chaga . A glass of dry milled mushroom should be filled with water and left for three hours. After filter and pour the puddings with boiling water. Two days later, both mix and drink three times a day before meals.
2. The Djungarian aconite, which can be used both locally and inward, has also proved itself well.
3. A decoction of hops is extremely useful.