What is a T-cell lymphoma?
A type of cancer that forms in T cells (a type of immune system cell). T-cell lymphomas may be either indolent (slow-growing) or aggressive (fast-growing). Most T-cell lymphomas are non-Hodgkin lymphomas. There are many different types of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
How long can a person live with T-cell lymphoma?
The overall 5-year relative survival rate for people with NHL is 72%. But it’s important to keep in mind that survival rates can vary widely for different types and stages of lymphoma….5-year relative survival rates for NHL.
| SEER Stage | 5-Year Relative Survival Rate |
|---|---|
| Regional | 90% |
| Distant | 85% |
| All SEER stages combined | 89% |
What is the cause of T-cell lymphoma?
Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma: This lymphoma is caused by infection with a virus called HTLV-1. It is rare in the United States, and much more common in Japan, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa – where infection with HTLV-1 is more common.
Is T-cell lymphoma fast growing?
T-lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia (Leukemias have more bone marrow involvement.) Regardless of whether it’s labeled as a lymphoma or a leukemia, this is a fast-growing disease that’s treated with intensive chemotherapy (chemo), when possible.
Is T-cell leukemia fatal?
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a rare disease in adults with inferior survival outcomes compared with those seen in pediatric patients. Although potentially curable with ∼50% survival at 5 years, adult patients with relapsed disease have dismal outcomes with <10% of patients surviving long term.
What foods should you avoid if you have lymphoma?
Limit your intake of saturated (‘sat’) fats. This type of fat is found in foods such as butter, meat, cakes, and many processed foods, such as sausages and crisps. It’s fine to have a little bit of saturated fat. Women should eat no more than 20g a day; men should eat no more than 30g a day.