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Epidemiology

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  • peak incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma occurs between 50 and 70 years (67% of of cases occur in patients aged over 60 years). However all ages can be affected (1)
  • in UK
    • NHL is the sixth most frequently diagnosed cancer (2)
    • equally affects men and women
    • around 12,294 people were diagnosed with NHL in 2009 (1)
    • 4452 deaths were reported in 2010
    • age-standardised incidence has increased by 35% in 30 years (1988-2007) (1)
  • in Western Europe and the USA non-Hodgkin's lymphomas account for 55-60% of all malignant lymphomas
  • presenting features include lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, weight loss, fatigue and night sweats
  • 40% of patients present with tumour outside lymph glands

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