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Shazza has cancer. The Polish singer, composer and actress confessed that she is struggling with lymphoma, and she found out about the disease by performing a follow-up imaging test. Below we explain the symptoms of this type of cancer and its prognosis.
- «You could say I had no symptoms. I did a checkup. On my way to one of the concerts, I performed an MRI and it turned out that I was sick »- she confessed
- The artist added that she heard the diagnosis a few years ago and is still undergoing therapy
- Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic (lymphatic) system. Their symptoms are often mistaken for a cold or the flu
- The prognosis depends on the type of lymphoma and the stage of the disease at diagnosis. However, there are many patients who live with this type of cancer for 20 or even 30 years
- More information can be found on the Onet homepage
Shazza has confessed that she has lymphoma
Shazza, or rather Marlena Magdalena Pańkowska, was a guest of “Questions for breakfast”. During a conversation about her musical activities and plans, the artist confessed that a few years ago she was diagnosed with a cancer disease – lymphoma. “Maybe this is the right time to talk about it,” she said.
The singer told under what circumstances she found out about the disease. «You could say I had no symptoms. I did a checkup. On my way to one of the concerts, I did an MRI and it turned out that I was sick » She confessed, adding that the result initially “knocked her off her feet”. «(…) but I am a strong person, so I gathered myself and took it for myself. I am strong and I believe that everything will be fine »- she assured.
Shazza added that she is under the constant care of doctors and continues her therapy all the time.
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Lymphoma – what is this cancer?
The singer did not disclose what type of lymphoma she is struggling with. Meanwhile, this neoplasm can occur in various forms. Lymphoma is the collective name for several types of cancer of the lymphatic system, also known as the lymphatic system. According to the typology of the World Health Organization (WHO), lymphomas are divided into:
- non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (B-cell lymphomas are distinguished here, such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia or multiple myeloma, and T / NK cell lymphomas, e.g. mycosis fungoides),
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease),
- lymphoproliferative disorders associated with immunodeficiency.
All types of lymphoma are malignant, but the level of aggressiveness varies and depends not only on the type itself, but also on the location and size of the cancer cells.
What are the symptoms of lymphoma?
The symptoms of a developing lymphoma vary widely and depend on the type of cancer you have. In Hodgkin’s lymphoma, enlarged lymph nodes (usually in the cervical, mediastinal, or axillary lymph nodes) are the major and most common lymph nodes, but cancer cells can spread to others as well.
This ailment does not cause pain, and the swelling itself can be both small, barely perceptible on a physical examination, and large, very visible, pressing on the adjacent tissues. In the latter case, the symptoms are very often the result of pressure on other organs, e.g. the respiratory system (coughing, shortness of breath) or the digestive system (abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation, problems with urination).
Some patients experience flu-like symptoms just before lymphadenopathy: fever of unknown cause (it may last up to two weeks), night sweats and weight loss (up to six months before lymph node complaints).
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Such non-specific lymphoma symptoms are very characteristic of the second type of cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The lymph nodes are usually less swollen and the lesion may regress periodically. Here, too, ailments from oppressed organs are possible, incl. spleen or liver, as well as in cases where there are infiltrates on them.
Lymphoma – prognosis
As for the prognosis for lymphoma, it is very good. According to estimates, up to 80 percent. Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients have a chance of a full recovery. The good news is that in children, among whom this cancer is often diagnosed (5-7% of all cancers), five-year survival is observed in 98% of children. sick. Of course, the effectiveness of the treatment depends largely on the stage of the cancer at the time of diagnosis.
Lymphoma has been known to survive for decades. According to experts, then living with cancer is similar to living with a chronic disease.
– A diagnosis of lymphoma is terrifying. Meanwhile, most patients can be completely healed or they can live with lymphoma as a chronic disease for 20-30 years. However, you must first recognize the disease, learn to live with it and undergo the necessary treatment – said Prof. Wojciech Jurczak from the Department of Hematology in Krakow.
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