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At Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, we believe that there’s always hope in the fight against cancer, and we offer the life-saving treatments to provide it. As a leading network of cancer treatment centers serving Glendale, Scottsdale, West Valley, and the greater Phoenix area, we offer a variety of advanced cancer treatment methods from our state-of-the-art cancer centers, and we work hard to personalize treatment for each of our patients. We treat virtually any type of cancer, including hard-to-treat cancers like lymphoma.
Lymphoma refers to cancer of the blood, and specifically, a cancer that affects white blood cells, also called lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are a vital part of your body’s immune system, but when affected by lymphoma, they start to behave abnormally and subdivide at a rate much faster than your body can get rid of them. While lymphoma chiefly affects the white blood cells themselves, it may develop in any part of the immune system, including the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, the blood itself, or a number of other organs.
While there are many subtypes of lymphoma, this cancer is broadly divided into two main categories:
Lymphoma can be particularly difficult to diagnose, as it often doesn’t concentrate in a single organ and instead affects the blood itself. Lymphoma symptoms tend to be fairly general and systemic, and patients often first see the doctor due to cold or flu-like symptoms that persist for too long. Other symptoms of lymphoma include:
Lymphoma can be one of the most dangerous forms of cancer, but with an expert treatment team, it’s possible to recover. At Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, we’ve helped countless patients get the world-class treatment they need to win the battle against cancer, and we’re proud to help more and more families every day. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with lymphoma or any other type of cancer, don’t wait: contact us today to find out how our cancer doctors can help. We’ll work with you to create a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan and set you on the road to long-term recovery. We look forward to hearing from you.