HL & NHL Summary

Question 1

What are lymphomas?

Answer 1

Lymphomas are tumors of the lymphocytes arising in the lymph nodes and lymphatic organs.

Question 2

How does Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (HL) spread?

Answer 2

HL spreads in a predictable contiguous pattern and is characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells.

Question 3

How does Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) spread?

Answer 3

NHL spreads unpredictably via the lymphatics.

Question 4

What type of treatment is used for lymphomas?

Answer 4

Chemotherapy is used to treat non-solid tumors like lymphomas.

Question 5

Why is radiation effective for lymphomas?

Answer 5

Radiation is an effective treatment due to low radiosensitivity of lymphomas.

Question 6

What are treatment fields above the diaphragm called?

Answer 6

Treatment fields above the diaphragm are mantle fields.

Question 7

What are treatment fields below the diaphragm called?

Answer 7

Treatment fields below the diaphragm are para-aortic and inverted-Y fields.