Living with Gastric non-hodgkin lymphoma
A lymphoma, a cancer of immune system cells, that starts in the stomach.
Understanding Gastric non-hodgkin lymphoma
It is an extranodal lymphoma, meaning it starts outside the lymph nodes, with most of the mass in the stomach. GARD says the vast majority of cases are diffuse large B-cell lymphomas and B-cell lymphomas of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Blood Cancer United
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: gastric non-hodgkin's lymphoma; non-hodgkin lymphoma of stomach; non-hodgkin's lymphoma of stomach; non-hodgkin's lymphoma of the stomach; primary gastric non-hodgkin's lymphoma; stomach non-hodgkin lymphoma
Patient organizations
- Blood Cancer UnitedGastric non-hodgkin lymphoma · United States
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