About Primary Gastric Lymphoma

Is there a cure/medications for Primary Gastric Lymphoma?

Yes, there are treatments available for primary gastric lymphoma. Treatment options may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery. Your doctor will discuss the best treatment option for you based on the type and stage of your lymphoma.

What are the risk factors for Primary Gastric Lymphoma?

The risk factors for Primary Gastric Lymphoma include:

• Age: People over the age of 60 are at higher risk.

• Gender: Men are more likely to develop Primary Gastric Lymphoma than women.

• Helicobacter pylori infection: People with a chronic infection of the bacteria Helicobacter pylori are at higher risk.

• Smoking: People who smoke are at higher risk.

• Diet: People who eat a diet high in smoked, salted, or pickled foods are at higher risk.

• Family history: People with a family history of gastric cancer are at higher risk.

What are the treatments for Primary Gastric Lymphoma?

The primary treatment for primary gastric lymphoma is chemotherapy. Depending on the type and stage of the lymphoma, other treatments may include radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and/or surgery.

What are the causes of Primary Gastric Lymphoma?

The exact cause of primary gastric lymphoma is unknown. However, certain factors may increase the risk of developing the condition, including:

• Helicobacter pylori infection: This is a type of bacteria that can cause inflammation and ulcers in the stomach.

• Autoimmune disorders: These are conditions in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues.

• Family history: Having a family member with gastric lymphoma may increase the risk of developing the condition.

• Age: Primary gastric lymphoma is more common in people over the age of 60.

• Gender: Men are more likely to develop primary gastric lymphoma than women.

What are the symptoms of Primary Gastric Lymphoma?

The most common symptoms of primary gastric lymphoma include:

- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Abdominal swelling
- Feeling full after eating only a small amount of food
- Blood in the stool
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Fatigue

What is Primary Gastric Lymphoma?

Primary gastric lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the cells of the stomach. It is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Primary gastric lymphoma is usually caused by a type of B-cell lymphoma, which is a type of white blood cell. Symptoms of primary gastric lymphoma can include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and anemia. Treatment for primary gastric lymphoma typically involves chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.