Question

Can stress cause lymphoma?

Answer 1

Lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system which develops in the lymphocyte. The lymphocyte is a type of white blood cells, which help to fight infections, therefore the effect of the lymphocyte makes the body more prone to disease.

Complete answer:
No, stress does not cause lymphoma because stress has no effect on the lymphatic system, Lymphoma is the cancer of the lymphatic system and it is caused by a weak immune system.
Lymphoma is of two types, Hodgkin lymphoma and non- Hodgkin lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the immune system and can be identified by Reed-Sternberg cells or by large lymphocytes. In Hodgkin, lymphoma cancer travels from one lymph node to another. Non- Hodgkin lymphoma caused by B and T lymphocyte inside the body. It does not affect the lymph node. The most common symptoms of lymphoma are the common cold, in some cases swelling in the lymph node occurs. In severe cases swelling leads to pain which does not recover easily. If the swelling of the lymph node affects the spinal nerves then paralysis can occur. Treatment of lymphoma includes different types of therapies like biologic therapies, antibody therapy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In some cases, surgeries may perform to remove the spleen and other organs.

Note:
People between the ages of 20-30 years and more than 50 have a high risk of lymphoma and between male and female male have a high risk of developing lymphoma. The most common lymphoma which affects the human is Hodgkin lymphoma.