Lymphoma is the general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of a vast network of vessels (similar to blood vessels) that branch out into all the tissues of the body. These vessels contain lymph, a colourless watery fluid that carries lymphocytes, which are specialised white blood cells that fight infection. There are two types of lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes (also called B-cells and T-cells). These cells protect us by making antibodies and destroying harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
Disease-specific Guides to Best Cancer Care have been developed for the following diseases. The guides help people with cancer to understand the optimal cancer care they should be provided and support people to understand what might happen at each step of their cancer experience and consider what questions to ask.
Cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma
Your Guide to Best Cancer Care – for cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma patients
A guide to help you, your family, and friends as you navigate through the healthcare system
Hodgkin and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Your Guide to Best Cancer Care – for Hodgkin and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients
A guide to help you, your family, and friends as you navigate through the healthcare system
Low grade lymphoma – (including follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma)
Your Guide to Best Cancer Care – for low grade lymphoma patients
A guide to help you, your family, and friends as you navigate through the healthcare system
Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia (WM)
Your Guide to Best Cancer Care – for Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia (WM) patients
A guide to help you, your family, and friends as you navigate through the healthcare system
