What is Burkitt's lymphoma?
An aggressive (fast-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that occurs most often in children and young adults. The disease may affect the jaw, central nervous system, bowel, kidneys, ovaries, or other organs. There are three main types of Burkitt's lymphoma (sporadic, endemic, and immunodeficiency related). Sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma occurs throughout the world, and endemic Burkitt's lymphoma occurs in Africa. Immunodeficiency-related Burkitt's lymphoma is most often seen in AIDS patients.
http://www.stjude.org/glossary?searchTerm=B
As you can see, nature chose to give Rene a real fun one! Per her doctor about this cancer:
- - it is curable;
- - it will be a "white water rapids ride" for her;
- - chemo treatment began immediately (this is an aggressive cancer);
- - the chemo will be administered both intravenously and orally;
- - a total of 7 chemo treatments schedules are required;
- - I have given her a few ideas for wigs...yes she will lose her hair during this!
- - since her immune system will be a bit off; I get all the housework and cooking!
I think she will be very happy about that one!
- The following link http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/DS00350/DSECTION=5 provides even more detail about this cancer
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