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The company that makes the herbicide based on glyphosate Roundup knew about the increased risk of cancer but did not inform the public. Many of the people who were exposed to the product developed serious health issues like Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma settlements lymphoma.
Anyone who has developed non Hodgkin's Lymphoma after using the spray may be entitled to compensation. Contact Marc Whitehead & Associates to discuss your legal options.
Risk factors
Hodgkin's lymphoma is curable almost all the time with advances in medical treatment. The 1-year survival rate is 92 percent, while the 5-year survival rate is 85 percent according to the American Cancer Society. Some patients who suffer from Hodgkin disease may later relapse (lymphomas that recur after initial treatment). Fortunately, second-line treatments such chemotherapy and radiation therapy can often cure these Relapses.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is caused by an alteration or mutation in the DNA of white cells referred to as lymphocytes. The mutation causes the lymphocytes to multiply and grow in uncontrolled amounts creating tumors in lymph nodes as well as other organs in the body.
While scientists have not determined the exact reason for the development of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma settlement lymphoma it is well-known that a variety of factors increase the risk. These include:
Age Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is much more prevalent in people who are older. The majority of cases are diagnosed after 65 years of age. Men are more at risk of non-Hodgkin than women. Race White people are more likely to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma than African Americans or Asians.
Chemicals in the environment like benzene, as well as certain herbicides or insecticides, increase the chance of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Long-term exposure to the hepatitis C virus has also been linked to developing this type of cancer.
Other risk factors are a family history of certain infections, as well as other illnesses or conditions that weaken the immune system. Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic Lupus and celiac disease are all associated with a higher risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Signs and symptoms
A diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma can be distressing. Many sufferers experience a range of emotions such as shock, anxiety and disbelief. A healthcare professional can help you understand your diagnosis and support you in making treatment decisions.
Your general physician (GP) who will be monitoring your health, is the primary contact for you. You may be referred to an haematologist, medical or oncologist or a specialist for cancers of the blood or lymphatic systems. A radiation oncologist can prescribe and coordinate radiation treatment.
The symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can vary based on the type of lymphoma and its stage. Some types of lymphoma are more aggressive than others. The type of lymphoma that you have, whether you have B symptoms and if the lymphoma has spread is important for the staging process and the prognosis.
The most commonly observed adult symptom of non-Hodgkin's cancer is swollen lymph nodes. They are usually located in the neck, underarms, groin or thigh but can be found in other areas of the body. If your lymph nodes have been swollen or painful for more than 6 months, it is recommended to consult your physician.
Primary brain lymphoma can trigger headaches, weakness and changes in the way you think or behave. If the lymphoma afflicts the chest, the fluid may be accumulated in the space around the lungs and heart (pleural effusion) or within the sac around your abdomen (pericardial effusion). Plasmablastic lymphoma is a common occurrence in patients with HIV infection and is very aggressive.
Diagnosis
The first step in diagnosing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a physical exam. Your doctor may recommend imaging tests, including ultrasounds (ultrasounds) or radiographs (CT scans) or MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), lawsuit to check your lymph nodes as well as other organs of your system for indications of cancer.
Our doctors will also inquire about your health issues and history. They will make use of this information to search for a particular type of lymphoma, and to find out how far the cancer has spread. This is referred to as staging.
Blood tests can provide an overall picture of your health and can show how your immune system is functioning well. Your provider will probably conduct a full CBC (complete blood count) and an analysis of your blood chemistry. The CBC test and blood chemistry tests determine the levels in your blood of specific substances, including lactate-dehydrogenase. These substances are usually high in blood and could be a sign of tissue damage or inflammation.
Your doctor may order an aspiration of bone marrow and biopsy to determine whether the lymphoma has gotten to your bone marrow which is the soft spongy tissue that makes blood cells that are located in the center of bones throughout the body. Our doctors can also perform the lumbar puncture or the spinal tap, to collect the amount of fluid that surrounds your brain and spine. It is a painful procedure.
Treatment
Your doctor will prescribe a treatment program according to your type of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit settlement lymphoma and the extent to the extent it has spread. The cancer may be slow-growing (indolent) or aggressive.
Chemotherapy is a treatment that kills cancer cells or keeps them from growing. Doctors may also prescribe other medications to manage the symptoms and side effects of chemotherapy.
Combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy to treat advanced non Hodgkin lymphoma is quite common. This type of treatment is called a combination modality. This type of therapy is more effective than one alone.
If your non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has not become active or is limited to a few regions of growth, your physician might recommend a period of watchful waiting. This is when you'll undergo regular checks and your doctor will watch for evidence that the lymphoma might be growing faster.
The type of radiation you will receive is dependent on the location where tumors are, among other factors. You'll be lying on a table as a huge machine moves around you, directing high-energy beams of energy towards your tumors, as well as any other areas of your body with cancerous cells.
Some kinds of radiation can cause long-term side effects, including nerve damage that causes numbness and pain in arms and legs (chemotherapy-related peripheral neuropathy). It is possible to require medication to prevent or treat these long-term effects.
The company that makes the herbicide based on glyphosate Roundup knew about the increased risk of cancer but did not inform the public. Many of the people who were exposed to the product developed serious health issues like Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma settlements lymphoma.
Anyone who has developed non Hodgkin's Lymphoma after using the spray may be entitled to compensation. Contact Marc Whitehead & Associates to discuss your legal options.
Risk factors
Hodgkin's lymphoma is curable almost all the time with advances in medical treatment. The 1-year survival rate is 92 percent, while the 5-year survival rate is 85 percent according to the American Cancer Society. Some patients who suffer from Hodgkin disease may later relapse (lymphomas that recur after initial treatment). Fortunately, second-line treatments such chemotherapy and radiation therapy can often cure these Relapses.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is caused by an alteration or mutation in the DNA of white cells referred to as lymphocytes. The mutation causes the lymphocytes to multiply and grow in uncontrolled amounts creating tumors in lymph nodes as well as other organs in the body.
While scientists have not determined the exact reason for the development of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma settlement lymphoma it is well-known that a variety of factors increase the risk. These include:
Age Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is much more prevalent in people who are older. The majority of cases are diagnosed after 65 years of age. Men are more at risk of non-Hodgkin than women. Race White people are more likely to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma than African Americans or Asians.
Chemicals in the environment like benzene, as well as certain herbicides or insecticides, increase the chance of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Long-term exposure to the hepatitis C virus has also been linked to developing this type of cancer.
Other risk factors are a family history of certain infections, as well as other illnesses or conditions that weaken the immune system. Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic Lupus and celiac disease are all associated with a higher risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Signs and symptoms
A diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma can be distressing. Many sufferers experience a range of emotions such as shock, anxiety and disbelief. A healthcare professional can help you understand your diagnosis and support you in making treatment decisions.
Your general physician (GP) who will be monitoring your health, is the primary contact for you. You may be referred to an haematologist, medical or oncologist or a specialist for cancers of the blood or lymphatic systems. A radiation oncologist can prescribe and coordinate radiation treatment.
The symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can vary based on the type of lymphoma and its stage. Some types of lymphoma are more aggressive than others. The type of lymphoma that you have, whether you have B symptoms and if the lymphoma has spread is important for the staging process and the prognosis.
The most commonly observed adult symptom of non-Hodgkin's cancer is swollen lymph nodes. They are usually located in the neck, underarms, groin or thigh but can be found in other areas of the body. If your lymph nodes have been swollen or painful for more than 6 months, it is recommended to consult your physician.
Primary brain lymphoma can trigger headaches, weakness and changes in the way you think or behave. If the lymphoma afflicts the chest, the fluid may be accumulated in the space around the lungs and heart (pleural effusion) or within the sac around your abdomen (pericardial effusion). Plasmablastic lymphoma is a common occurrence in patients with HIV infection and is very aggressive.
Diagnosis
The first step in diagnosing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a physical exam. Your doctor may recommend imaging tests, including ultrasounds (ultrasounds) or radiographs (CT scans) or MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), lawsuit to check your lymph nodes as well as other organs of your system for indications of cancer.
Our doctors will also inquire about your health issues and history. They will make use of this information to search for a particular type of lymphoma, and to find out how far the cancer has spread. This is referred to as staging.
Blood tests can provide an overall picture of your health and can show how your immune system is functioning well. Your provider will probably conduct a full CBC (complete blood count) and an analysis of your blood chemistry. The CBC test and blood chemistry tests determine the levels in your blood of specific substances, including lactate-dehydrogenase. These substances are usually high in blood and could be a sign of tissue damage or inflammation.
Your doctor may order an aspiration of bone marrow and biopsy to determine whether the lymphoma has gotten to your bone marrow which is the soft spongy tissue that makes blood cells that are located in the center of bones throughout the body. Our doctors can also perform the lumbar puncture or the spinal tap, to collect the amount of fluid that surrounds your brain and spine. It is a painful procedure.
Treatment
Your doctor will prescribe a treatment program according to your type of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit settlement lymphoma and the extent to the extent it has spread. The cancer may be slow-growing (indolent) or aggressive.
Chemotherapy is a treatment that kills cancer cells or keeps them from growing. Doctors may also prescribe other medications to manage the symptoms and side effects of chemotherapy.
Combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy to treat advanced non Hodgkin lymphoma is quite common. This type of treatment is called a combination modality. This type of therapy is more effective than one alone.
If your non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has not become active or is limited to a few regions of growth, your physician might recommend a period of watchful waiting. This is when you'll undergo regular checks and your doctor will watch for evidence that the lymphoma might be growing faster.
The type of radiation you will receive is dependent on the location where tumors are, among other factors. You'll be lying on a table as a huge machine moves around you, directing high-energy beams of energy towards your tumors, as well as any other areas of your body with cancerous cells.
Some kinds of radiation can cause long-term side effects, including nerve damage that causes numbness and pain in arms and legs (chemotherapy-related peripheral neuropathy). It is possible to require medication to prevent or treat these long-term effects.
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