Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Small lymphocytic lymphoma is a slow-growing form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that occurs in the B lymphocytes. The condition is likely to affect adults with the median age at diagnosis is around 65 years old. In people with this cancer, cancerous B-cells may lead to enlarged lymph nodes, which would cause a painless swelling in the groin, armpit, or neck. Other general signs include unexplained weight loss, fever, or night sweats. Under the microscope, the cancerous B-cells tend to look normal. However, they are still immature with proteins CD19 and CD5 on the surface. [5]
