Your lymph system is a series of lymph nodes and vessels that transport lymph fluid throughout the body. This fluid contains infection-fighting white blood cells, and the lymph nodes filter and destroy bacteria and viruses from causing infections. Lymphoma is the cancer of the lymphatic system, and for this reason, it can rapidly metastasize and spread to other tissues and organs throughout the body.

Types of lymphoma
The different types of lymphoma that affect the lymphatic system are broadly classified into two categories.

• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  These are the most common types of lymphoma that account for nearly 95% of the cases of lymphoma. This lymphatic disorder forms in the B-cells or the C-cells of the lymph nodes, the immune system, or tissues throughout the body. This category of lymphoma doesn’t affect every lymph node. The types of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma are as follows:
  • B-cell Lymphoma
    This is the most aggressive type of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma that develops from abnormal production of B cells in the blood. While it can be cured, leaving it untreated can lead to death. The abnormal production of these cells happens even when your body doesn’t need them.
  • T-cell lymphoma
    This rare type of cancer starts in the white blood cells called T lymphocytes. These cells are the germ-fighting cells that guard your immune system. A cutaneous T-cell lymphoma develops abnormalities and attacks the skin. It causes redness, rashes with itching, raised or scaly patches, and also skin tumors.
  • Burkitt’s lymphoma
    The different types of lymphoma include this aggressive and the most common type that attacks the immune system. It’s very common in children, and this condition generally affects individuals in Sub-Saharan African nations.
  • Follicular lymphoma
    This disease starts in the white blood cells and affects most individuals aged 60 and above. It’s a very slow-growing condition, and the treatments involve watching with patience and administering medicine accordingly.
  • Mantle cell lymphoma
    A rare and aggressive type of lymphoma often occurs in the bone marrow or the gastrointestinal tract. It accounts for only 6% of NHL cases and occurs at later stages in life.
• Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  This the rarest type of lymphoma and is the cancer of the immune system. This cancer moves from one lymph node to another quite rapidly and is characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells. The different types of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma are as follows:
  • Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s disease
    This condition is more common in men and accounts for only 5% of Hodgkin’s lymphoma cases. The condition is diagnosed early, and it includes lymphocytes and RS cells in the tests.
  • Mixed cellularity Hodgkin’s lymphoma
    This disease also contains both lymphocytes and RS cells and occurs commonly in older men.
  • Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s disease
    Reed-Sternberg cells are generally absent in this type of disease and occur in nearly 5% of all Hodgkin’s lymphoma cases.
  • Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin’s lymphoma
    It’s a very common type of Hodgkin’s lymphoma that occurs in about 70% of Hodgkin’s cases. It’s very common in young adults and occurs in the lymph nodes with scar tissues or sclerosis.