Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Jane Fonda announced on Friday that she is suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma — a type of cancer that can start anywhere in the body where lymph tissue is located.
The institute estimates that 763,401 people were living with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the United States in 2019."Lymphomas can start anywhere in the body where lymph tissue is found," according to the American Cancer Society’s website. These include lymph nodes, which are small, bean-shaped structures that are connected by a network of lymphatic vessels.
B cells help the body fight germs by creating antibodies — which in turn help the body neutralize them. Jane Fonda is shown posing for a publicity shot in 1967. She wrote on Instagram this week that she"will not allow cancer to keep me from doing all I can, using every tool in my toolbox." Some lymphomas are more aggressiveSome are known as "indolent," which means they grow and spread slowly, so they might not need to be treated when first diagnosed.
Fonda posted on Instagram that she feels lucky because she has a "very treatable cancer" with an 80% survivable rate, although she did not specify the exact type she has.Some people are more at risk for NHL, including those who take medications to depress the immune system and patients with certain viral infections, such as HIV or the virus that can cause mononucleosis known as Epstein-Barr virus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Actress Jane Fonda is arrested during the"Fire Drill Friday" Climate Change Protest on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC .
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Jane Fonda, 84, diagnosed with cancer, undergoing chemo treatments“This is a very treatable cancer. 80% of people survive, so I feel very lucky,” the legendary actress wrote on Instagram.
Leer más »
Jane Fonda Announces She's Been Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaJane Fonda has a lot of people rooting for her, after just revealing she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Leer más »
Jane Fonda says she has cancer, is dealing well with chemoJane Fonda says she has cancer. The 84-year-old actor said in an Instagram post Friday that she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has begun a six-month course of chemotherapy.
Leer más »
Jane Fonda announces cancer diagnosisActress Jane Fonda announced Friday she has been diagnosed with cancer and has started chemotherapy to fight it.
Leer más »
Jane Fonda reveals Non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosisJane Fonda shared the news on Friday, revealing that she has started chemotherapy treatment.
Leer más »
Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosisJane Fonda announced Friday that she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has started chemotherapy
Leer más »