Know The Lymph Cancer Suffered By Tasya Kamila's Husband, What Causes It?

Illustration of lymph node check on neck (Freepik)

JAKARTA – Hodgkin's lymphoma or lymph cancer is a disease that is seen with a number of symptoms. As experienced by Tasya Kamila's husband, Randi Bachtiar, reported from VOI yesterday, Sunday, May 9.

Through Tasya Kamila's social media uploads, Randi Bachtiar is currently entering the final treatment phase after undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and finally radiotherapy. To learn more about this lymph cancer, pay attention to the following symptoms and causes.

What are the symptoms of Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Cancers that attack the lymphatic system and include malignant is called Hodgkin's Lymphoma or known lymph cancer. The functioning lymphatic system is important for the defense of the body. When pathogen attacks cause infection, the lymphatic system blocks the condition.

Melansir Kompas, based on the explanation of Doctor Andhika Rachman, SpPD-KHOM., from the Division of Hematology Medical Oncology Department of Internal Medicine FKUI / RSCM, there are 6 symptoms experienced by lymph cancer patients, namely as follows:

Swelling around the neck, armpits, or groin

Lymph nodes are located under the armpits, neck, and groin. If you find lumps in the area, it can be said that one of the symptoms of lymphoma disorder.

Although the appearance of lumps does not hurt and need to be diagnosed by a further expert doctor then if you find it and the body feels unfit then it is wise to check with a doctor.

Weight loss

A person with lymph cancer loses weight. Generally the weight drops by up to 10 percent over the next 6 months. Just like the previous symptoms, weight loss is also not always a symptom of Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Night sweats

Without doing any activity, the symptoms of exposure to lymph cancer are sweating. Sometimes accompanied by the body meriang at night and followed by itching.

fever

Fever that disappears up to 38 degrees Celsius can also be experienced as a symptom of lymph cancer. Cancers that attack the lymph nodes need to be recognized early in order to receive immediate medical treatment.

Experiencing fatigue

Lymph node cancer patients are prone to fatigue. Breathing can be shorter and shorter when undergoing high activity.

Uncomfortable stomach

The last symptom, the stomach will feel uncomfortable. The stomach feels full even though it is not full and does not get cold.

The above symptoms are caused by the development of genetic mutations when white blood cells fight pathogens or cause infection. Changes or mutations will inform the cells to rapidly multiply and cause persistently developing sick lymphocytes.

Due to uncontrolled development, it causes swelling of the lymph nodes or spleen and liver. Medically, lymph node cancer is not known for the exact cause. But it can cause a number of risks, namely weakening the immune system.

In some cases, experts have found there are genetic factors or family history that have experienced them. There are also those triggered by infections such as HIV, human T-cell leukemia virus, and Epstein-Barr virus.

For treatment, medical recommendations and monitoring from the doctor are required on every development of the patient's condition. Therefore, if you feel the body is not as comfortable or healthy it is usually recommended to check with the experts.