Lymphoma Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a lymphoma hospital in Mumbai where doctors from different departments plan care together. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, the network of lymph nodes, vessels, and organs that helps the body fight infection. It begins when lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, grow in an abnormal way and collect as lumps in the lymph nodes or other tissue. If left untreated, the growth can spread through the lymphatic system and sometimes into other organs. For lymphoma cancer treatment in Kurla, Mumbai, we explain the diagnosis, the treatment steps, and the expected costs in plain words, so you can decide with clarity.
Signs to Watch For
The most common sign is a swelling of the lymph nodes, usually in the neck, armpit, or groin. It is often painless, so people ignore it or mistake it for a small infection.
Doctors also look for three signs called "B symptoms":
Fever that keeps returning
Night sweats heavy enough to soak clothes and bedsheets
Weight loss without any reason
Whether these are present also helps doctors decide the stage of the disease. Other signs include:
A cough that does not go away
Breathlessness
Unusual tiredness
Itching with no clear cause
If a lump stays for several weeks, or you notice these signs together, see lymphoma specialists in Kurla for a proper check.
Types of Lymphoma
Lymphoma is not one disease. There are two main groups, and they are treated in different ways.
Hodgkin lymphoma
recognised by a particular abnormal cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell. It usually spreads in an orderly way, from one group of lymph nodes to the nextNon-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
more common and far more varied, with over 70 subtypes. Some grow slowly and may not need treatment straight away. Others grow fast and need quick action
Because the treatment is completely different for each, knowing the exact type comes first. Our team provides Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment based on that result.
What Can Raise the Risk
There is usually no single cause, and many patients have none of these factors.
A weak immune system, from HIV infection, medicines taken after an organ transplant, or other conditions
Autoimmune diseases, where the body attacks its own tissue, such as rheumatoid arthritis
Past infection with certain viruses, including Epstein-Barr virus
A close blood relative who had lymphoma
Earlier radiation treatment for another cancer
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more common after age 60. Hodgkin lymphoma also peaks in younger adults. Men are diagnosed more often than women. If a close relative has had lymphoma, speak to an oncologist in Mumbai about what to watch for.
How Lymphoma Is Diagnosed
The doctor first examines the lymph nodes. Swelling alone does not prove cancer, because infections cause it too. To confirm lymphoma, tissue must be tested.
The main test is an excisional lymph node biopsy. The surgeon removes a whole node, or a large part of it, so the pathologist can study its structure. A needle biopsy often cannot show this clearly.
After lymphoma is confirmed, more tests find the exact type and how far it has spread:
Immunophenotyping: a test that identifies the exact type of white blood cell involved
Bone marrow biopsy: checks whether the soft tissue inside the bones is affected
CT, MRI or PET scans: show how far the disease has spread
Blood tests: check general health and organ function before treatment
Stages of Lymphoma
Doctors use the Ann Arbor system. Stage I means one lymph node area is involved. Stage IV means the disease has spread widely into organs outside the lymphatic system. Each stage gets a letter: A means no B symptoms, and B means they are present. This letter helps shape the treatment plan.
Treatment Matched to the Type and Pace
Not every lymphoma needs immediate treatment. Some slow-growing (indolent) types are only watched with regular check-ups, because starting early has not been shown to improve results for certain low-grade types. Many patients are surprised by this. Fast-growing lymphomas usually need treatment without delay.
Chemotherapy
combinations of medicines, such as the CHOP regimen, form the base of lymphoma chemotherapy for many NHL typesImmunotherapy
medicines like rituximab that target a marker called CD20 on certain B-cell lymphomas, often given with chemotherapyRadiation therapy
used for disease in one area, or together with other treatmentStem cell transplant
for lymphoma that returns or stops responding, using the patient's own cells or a donor's
The right plan depends on the type, stage, symptoms, and how the disease responds at first.
Lymphoma Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Worry about cost and paperwork makes many families delay a hospital visit. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla, our team explains estimated costs, insurance, and the cashless process before treatment begins, so there are no surprises midway through care.
Lymphoma can respond well to treatment when it is managed at the right pace. Our oncology team studies each case on its own, deciding whether to begin at once or to monitor closely. Tests, staging, and treatment planning happen at one hospital, and we support patients through the physical and emotional strain of treatment. Visit CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla for Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment.