Optimal Care Pathways for lymphoma
Lymphoma is the general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of a vast network of vessels (similar to blood vessels) that branch out into all the tissues of the body. These vessels contain lymph, a colourless watery fluid that carries lymphocytes, which are specialised white blood cells that fight infection. There are two types of lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes (also called B-cells and T-cells). These cells protect us by making antibodies and destroying harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
Disease-specific Guides to Best Cancer Care have been developed for the following diseases. The guides help people with cancer to understand the optimal cancer care they should be provided and support people to understand what might happen at each step of their cancer experience and consider what questions to ask.