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What Is Cutaneous Lymphoma?
Battling a progressive disease begins with being armed with essential information.
Cutaneous lymphoma is a rare subtype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Although it starts in the skin, cutaneous lymphoma does not classify as skin cancer because its cancer cells originate in white blood cells called lymphocytes, while skin cancers develop from other non-lymphoid cells.
Similar to many malignant diseases, treatment for cutaneous lymphoma will depend on your symptoms, cancer cell type, stage of disease, personal health profile, and other medications you may have undergone prior to New Hope Unlimited.
Types of Cutaneous Lymphomas
New Hope Unlimited offers a powerful combination of traditional and alternative treatments to over 200 cancers, including the two main types of cutaneous lymphoma:
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is the most common type of cutaneous lymphoma. The disease often manifests through red, scaly patches or plaques on the skin. An itchy sensation is common with almost 80 percent of patients with CTCL reporting the symptom. In many cases, CTCL mimics other skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, and other chronic dermatitis. As a result, some diagnoses of CTCL are delayed by years or decades. Only a small percentage of people with CTCL develop advanced disease, which presents ulceration, tumor formation, the involvement of lymph nodes, blood, and internal organs.
Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma (CBCL)
Cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (CBCL) accounts for about 20-25 percent of all cutaneous lymphomas. There are three main types of CBCL. (1) Primary cutaneous follicle center and (2) primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphomas are the most common forms of CBCL. They are slow growing and respond well to treatments. (3) Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell leg type makes up about 5-10 percent of the B-cell cutaneous lymphomas. It is prominent in older adults and has a female preponderance. Skin lesions can be single, multiple, or grouped.
Cutaneous Lymphoma Symptoms
Signs of cutaneous lymphoma include:
- Flat, red, scaly patches on the skin
- Raised bumps that may or may not ulcerate (tumors)
- Thick, raised lesions that resemble a scab (plaques)
- Unexplainable itching of the skin
It is important to know that cutaneous lymphomas share many symptoms with other less dangerous skin conditions, meaning patches or plaques on the skin does always signal cancer. If you have persistent symptoms, see your doctor to receive an accurate diagnosis.
What Causes Lymphoma of the Skin?
Currently, medical researchers do not know the specific causes of cutaneous lymphoma. However, the American Cancer Society notes that certain changes (mutations) in the DNA inside lymphocytes (immune system cells) might lead them to become lymphoma cells.
DNA changes associated with lymphoma of the skin are, in most cases, acquired after birth rather than being inherited. Some of these acquired changes may be because of outside causes (such as infections), but they more often occur for no scientifically-proven reason. Most lymphoma cells emerge alongside increase age, which may help explain why most skin lymphomas occur in older people.
Diagnostic Tests for Cutaneous Lymphoma
Early diagnosis is key to improving your cutaneous lymphoma prognosis and life expectancy. Dermatologists often work with pathologists, hematologists, and other experts to diagnose cutaneous lymphoma. Tests and procedures used to confirm CTCL or CBCL include:
- Physical and medical examination
- Blood tests
- Skin biopsies
- Imaging tests, such as:
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scans
Why Choose Us for Cutaneous Lymphoma Alternative Treatments?
For many patients with CTCL or CBCL, their disease may be chronic. Individualized long-term care is especially critical for patients who experienced recurrence. At New Hope Unlimited, your treatment for skin lymphoma is personalized just for you by certified experts in conventional cancer treatments, and who additionally practice alternative medicine. We even provide meticulous monitoring and management programs to ensure cancer does not take over your life. Click here to learn about our treatment strategy.
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At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. At what age is cutaneous lymphoma more common?
The incidence of T-cell and B-cell lymphoma increases with age. The average onset is between 50 and 60 years. Although lymphoma of the skin is less prevalent in children, people of all ages can be affected.
2. What specific treatments does New Hope Unlimited offer?
From complete body detoxification to systemic enzyme therapy, learn more about our alternative treatments for cutaneous lymphoma and other cancer types here. We believe it’s never too late to beat your disease.
