Living with Marginal zone lymphoma
A usually slow-growing cancer of B cells (immune cells) found in several body sites, mostly in adults.
Understanding Marginal zone lymphoma
It has three types based on where it starts. One affects tissue outside the lymph nodes, most often the stomach, lung, skin, and around the eye. One affects the lymph nodes. One affects the spleen, bone marrow, and sometimes the blood. It is described in adults.
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
Specialists who may be involved include blood and bone marrow specialists and cancer specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists); Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- 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 HealthTree Foundation and other patient organizations
- 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: lymphoma of marginal zone b cell; marginal zone b cell lymphoma; marginal zone b-cell lymphoma; mzbcl; mzl
Patient organizations
- HealthTree FoundationMarginal zone lymphoma · United States
- Lymphoma Research FoundationMarginal zone lymphoma · United States
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