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Chronic inflammation is associated with the development of lymphomas, and the risk increases with age.

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Thyroid disease and Lymphoma

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Lymphoma refers to cancers of the lymphatic sytem, including the vessels which move lymph fluid through the body and the lymph nodes which act as ambush points. Lymphoma is the fifth most common form of cancer in the U.S. Besides Hodgkin's lymphoma, there are 13 types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and, according to the American Cancer society, 7,400 new cases of Hodgkin's lymphoma and 54,900 mew cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma will be diagnosed in 2000.

Lymphoma can develop nearly anywhere in the body, and it is considered a highly treatable cancer. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, unexplained fever, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue and itchy skin.

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Thirteen different types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma have been identified. These types are differentiated by the size and shape of the tumor cells and by the likelihood of their spreading. Lymphomas may be classified as aggressive (also known as intermediate or high grade) or indolent (low grade).