Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mantle cell lymphoma is a quite rare form of lymphoma. Only 5 to 10 percent of people with non-Hodgkin lymphomas have this cancer. It originates in the outer edge of B-cells in the lymph node follicle. Most cases happen when there is a translocation in some chromosomes. Like other subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphomas, a painless swelling in the groin, armpit, or neck is often the earliest symptom of mantle cell lymphoma. The bowel is commonly affected, which leads to diarrhea and other signs, such as loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal bloating, tiredness, fever, night sweats, or unintentional weight loss. Mantle cell lymphoma is 2 to 3 times more common in males than females. The average age at diagnosis is from 60 to 65 years old. [4]
