Lymphoma is a type of cancer that initiates in the infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are present in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen and other parts of the body. In the patient with lymphoma, lymphocytes morph and grow out of control.
Symptoms of lymphoma typically include:
● enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue and weight loss
● painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin
● persistent fatigue
● fever without infection
● night sweats
● breathlessness
● itchy skin
There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Treatment for lymphoma involves chemotherapy, medication, radiation therapy and rarely, stem-cell transplant.
As with any type of cancer, the best way to fight lymphoma is to get it diagnosed early, and that can be done through timely consultation and diagnosis. The process of identifying the right treatment plan for a patient starts with diagnosis with the aid of various scans like PET CT, X-ray, biopsy and other cancer-specific blood tests.
When it comes to Lymphoma treatment in Pune, Onco-Life Cancer Centre offers the whole range of treatments for lymphoma including:
Surveillance: As some forms of lymphoma grow slowly, we encourage patients to undergo periodic tests to monitor health conditions – after the appearance and confirmation of the ailment.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy refers to the drug regimen used to destroy cancer cells. These drugs are usually available as injectables or oral tablets/ pills.
Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy is commonly used to kill cancer cells using high-powered beams of energy, such as X-rays.
Other treatments: These include targeted drugs that focus on specific abnormalities in your cancer cells. Immunotherapy drugs use your immune system to kill cancer cells.
In the current pandemic situation, we have taken all precautions to ensure the safety of our patients, and reduced their anxiety. When it comes to Lymphoma treatment in Pune, Onco-Care Cancer Centre consultations take place either telephonically or virtually, thus eliminating direct contact. The reports are emailed to the patient. Unless there is an urgent need of surgery, the patient can stay safely at home, and still be cared for by the specialists at Onco-Life Cancer Centre.
We ascertain certain factors such as family history and health status that can influence the chances of developing cancer. Onco-Life Cancer Centre realises the importance of detecting cancer early, hence we also do provide clinical genetic services. We promote annual check-up awareness among the masses for the same. Lymphoma Treatment in Pune at the Onco-Care Cancer Centre is always holistic and well-researched, even during the pandemic.
Onco-Life Cancer Centre has state-of-the-art pathology and radiology technologies along with highly trained and experienced specialists for accurate diagnosis. Being an all-inclusive cancer centre, almost all the tests are done under one roof.
Lymphoma Treatment in Pune at Onco-Life Cancer Centre has other benefits too. We house Elekta Synergy which is one of the latest, highly advanced radiation machines. Our linear accelerator is compatible with almost all treatment modalities and presently is one of the most advanced radiation machines in the world. It has over 99% accuracy in targeting the cancer affected areas and avoiding exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. This treatment is highly effective with minimal side effects.
The Department of Surgical Oncology consists of dedicated surgical specialists, who have worked at the Tata Memorial Hospital. We also perform organ preservation surgeries where cancer cells are removed from the host without removing the organ. A team of nutritionists, rehabilitation therapists and other clinicians work alongside the surgical oncologist to support the patient’s healing, and quality of life after the surgery is safeguarded.
If any of your family members are detected with lymphoma or any other type of cancer, you’ll be advised to visit Onco-Life Cancer Centre. For when it comes to Lymphoma treatment in Pune, you’re assured of world-class diagnosis, consultation and care.
