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Introduction

Cancer is a disease caused by a group of cells that proliferate and multiply uncontrollably independently, locally and remotely invading other tissues. Generally tends to lead to the death of the person concerned, if not subjected to proper treatment (Vaughan, 1994, 1088-1093). There are more than 200 different types of cancer, the most common are the skin,lung, breast and colorectal.

Identify non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and explore the specific disease complications and treatment complications.

Non-Hodgkin 'lymphomas, called (NHL) are a heterogeneous group of tumours associated with abnormal proliferation of malignant and lymphoid cells. NHLs are classified according to the cell type involved. These diseases are rare. They represent 7% of childhood tumours (Pugh, 2010, 3843-51). NHL affects all ages but children are exceptional within 2 years. They preferentially affect boys. The treatment is based on chemotherapy adapted to the cell type of lymphoma.

The treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma rapid growth in adults in stage I and stage II contiguous may include the following:

Chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy or not, directed to areas where it was found the cancer

Participation in a clinical trial of therapy of monoclonal antibody and chemotherapy combined with steroids. Radiation therapy can also be applied.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma causes the cells of the lymphatic system to abnormally reproduce, over time, to form tumours. Cells with non-Hodgkin's disease can also spread to other organs and tissues. Lymphomas are the third most common childhood cancer in the United Kingdom. They occur most often in children between 7 and 11 years old, but can affect people of any age (McPherson, 2001, 227-34).

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma affects males more often than females, and is more common in Caucasians than in African American children and children of other races. Staging of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is based on how advanced the disease and the specific cells involved.

How staged NHL?

Staging is the process by which it is determined whether the tumour has spread and, if so, how far. There are several symptoms to determine the stages of NHL (Mac, 1996, 1282-1290). It is important to consult child's physician for more information about the different stages.

Explore the psychosocial implications of an on-going long term/chronic illness or survivorship beyond cancer

It has been observed that adults with persistent chronic illness limiting their daily life reported more depression and lower self-esteem than those with non-limiting chronic illness or healthy controls.

Complications and side effects of therapy

In general, the side effects are usually dependent on the dosage of the active substance or radiation. The rule is: the higher the dose administered, the greater the risk of adverse side effects. In general, most of the disappearing accompanying symptoms of therapy usually rapidly after discontinuation of the medication (Vaughan, 1994, 1088-1093).The clinical manifestations are usually nonspecific, such as fatigue, intermittent fever,weight loss, these are usually related to infectious processes own children. Thisfeature also justifies the diagnosis is usually made ??incidentally andrelatively frequently in advanced stages of the disease, also because they exhibitcell growth capacity high, related to the growing season andchild's own development (Pugh, 2010, ...