Lymphoma is a dreaded disease; it can spread rapidly, most commonly in the neck, nape, and throat, much like a troublesome child. So, is lymphoma contagious in the neck? How is it treated?
Lymphoma is a malignant tumor originating from the lymphatic system, mainly divided into two categories: Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). In China, non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more common, accounting for over 80% of all lymphoma cases. The causes of lymphoma in modern society are not yet fully understood, but may be related to factors such as viral infections like Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), increased environmental pollution, excessive exposure to organic solvents and dyes, and prolonged exposure to electronic radiation.
Malignant lymphoma in the neck is not contagious, but the possibility of transmission through other channels after prolonged contact cannot be ruled out.
After resolving the issue of infection in the neck region of lymphoma, the next major concern remains: how to treat malignant lymphoma in the neck? Below, I will provide an explanation.
First, chemotherapy is one of the main methods for treating tumors. However, during treatment, because chemotherapy has no ability to distinguish between cancer cells and normal cells, patients generally experience significant side effects such as nausea and vomiting after multiple rounds of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, causing discomfort to the patients.
Secondly, radiotherapy is a treatment method that uses rays of varying energies to irradiate tumors in order to inhibit and kill cancer cells. Radiotherapy has become an indispensable means of cancer treatment. Among all patients with malignant tumors, 60% to 70% require radiotherapy, and many tumors are commonly treated with radiotherapy. However, radiotherapy is only a local treatment method and has long-term toxic reactions, causing great suffering to patients.
Biotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy have made indelible contributions to the history of cancer treatment and are currently the four most common main methods for treating malignant tumors. Lymphoma in the neck is not contagious; family members can provide more care and attention. As long as the patient believes in science and miracles, there is still hope for a cure!