Linfoma não Hodgkin: uma história de vida

Abstract

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the lymphatic system and spreads in an unordered manner. There are more than 20 different types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system, which helps the body fight disease. Because lymphatic tissue is found throughout the body, lymphoma can start anywhere. It can occur in children, adolescents and adults. Generally speaking, NHL becomes more common as people age. Among lymphomas, it is the most common type in childhood. Men are more predisposed than women. This report, presented in the format of an autobiography, is about the use of images for the diagnosis and treatment of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and its complications in a student's daily life. The choice of such a design is characterized by the author's interest in describing the surgical intervention and its outcome. This makes it specific not only because of the uniqueness of the participant, but because this is the rapporteur herself, a health professional in training. However, the report reinforces that early diagnosis and the use of imaging tests are crucial for adequate treatment.