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The known risk factors in the development of Hodgkin's lymphoma are weakened immune system, [[autoimmune disorders]], certain infections and previous cancer treatment. Other possible risk factors include family history of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, exposure to [[pesticides]], exposure to [[trichloroethylene]], [[diet]], [[obesity]], hair dyes, and occupational exposures.
The known risk factors in the development of Hodgkin's lymphoma are weakened immune system, [[autoimmune disorders]], certain infections and previous cancer treatment. Other possible risk factors include family history of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, exposure to [[pesticides]], exposure to [[trichloroethylene]], [[diet]], [[obesity]], hair dyes, and occupational exposures.
==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
The known risk factors in the development of Hodgkin's lymphoma are weakened immune system, [[autoimmune disorders]], certain infections and previous cancer treatment. Other possible risk factors include family history of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, exposure to [[pesticides]], exposure to [[trichloroethylene]], [[diet]], [[obesity]], [[hair dyes]], and occupational exposures.<ref name=CCS>{{cite web | title = Canadian Cancer Society Risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma| url =http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/risks/?region=ab}}</ref>
The known risk factors in the development of Hodgkin's lymphoma are weakened immune system, [[autoimmune disorders]], certain infections and previous cancer treatment. Other possible risk factors include family history of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, exposure to [[pesticides]], exposure to [[trichloroethylene]], [[diet]], [[obesity]], hair dyes, and occupational exposures.<ref name=CCS>{{cite web | title = Canadian Cancer Society Risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma| url =http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/risks/?region=ab}}</ref>


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===Known risk factors===
===A. Known risk factors===
* The likelihood of getting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma increases with age and is more common in men than in women.
* The likelihood of getting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma increases with age and is more common in men than in women.
====Weakened immune system====
====1. Weakened immune system====
*1. Congenital immune system damage
*a. Congenital immune system damage
:* Inherited immunodeficiency disorders are very rare, but acquired ones are a little more common
:* Inherited immunodeficiency disorders are very rare, but acquired ones are a little more common
::* Inherited disorders
::* Inherited disorders
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:::* [[Severe combined immunodeficiency]] (SCID)
:::* [[Severe combined immunodeficiency]] (SCID)
:::* X-linked lymphoproliferative disorder
:::* X-linked lymphoproliferative disorder
*2. Acquired immune system damage
*b. Acquired immune system damage
:* Acquired disorders
:* Acquired disorders
::* [[Common variable immunodeficiency]] (CVID)  
::* [[Common variable immunodeficiency]] (CVID)  
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::* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]]
::* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]]
::* [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]] (SLE)
::* [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]] (SLE)
 
====2. Autoimmune disorders====
====Autoimmune disorders====
* [[Sjogren’s syndrome]]  
* [[Sjogren’s syndrome]]  
:* Linked with marginal cell lymphoma  
:* Linked with marginal cell lymphoma  
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* Hashimotos thyroiditis  
* Hashimotos thyroiditis  
:* Linked with a higher risk of developing primary thyroid lymphoma
:* Linked with a higher risk of developing primary thyroid lymphoma
====Certain infections====
====3. Certain infections====
* [[Viral]] infection   
* [[Viral]] infection   
:* [[Epstein-Barr virus]] (EBV)  
:* [[Epstein-Barr virus]] (EBV)  
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::* Most common in southern Japan and the Caribbean
::* Most common in southern Japan and the Caribbean
::* Risk of developing adult [[T-cell lymphoma]] and [[leukemia]]
::* Risk of developing adult [[T-cell lymphoma]] and [[leukemia]]
:* [[Human herpesvirus 8]] (HHV-8)  
:* [[Human herpesvirus 8]] (HHV-8)  
::* Linked with [[primary effusion lymphoma]], [[body cavity lymphoma]] and [[AIDS-related lymphoma]]
::* Linked with [[primary effusion lymphoma]], [[body cavity lymphoma]] and [[AIDS-related lymphoma]]
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* [[Campylobacter jejuni]] (C. jejuni)  
* [[Campylobacter jejuni]] (C. jejuni)  
::* Linked with a mucosa-associated lymphoid-tissue lymphoma ([[MALT lymphoma]])
::* Linked with a mucosa-associated lymphoid-tissue lymphoma ([[MALT lymphoma]])
====Previous cancer treatment====
====4. Previous cancer treatment====
* People who have received chemotherapy, with or without radiation therapy  
* People who have received chemotherapy, with or without radiation therapy  
* People who have been treated for cancer have a higher risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma for the rest of their lives
* People who have been treated for cancer have a higher risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma for the rest of their lives
* The risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma is greatest in the first 5 years after treatment
* The risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma is greatest in the first 5 years after treatment
===Possible risk factors===
===B. Possible risk factors===
* Family history of Non-hodgkin lymphoma
*1. Family history of Non-hodgkin lymphoma
:* Non-hodgkin lymphoma is not generally considered to be familial, which means occurring in families more often than would be expected by chance  
:* Non-hodgkin lymphoma is not generally considered to be familial, which means occurring in families more often than would be expected by chance  
:* Higher risk of Non-hodgkin lymphoma in people with a first-degree relative (a parent, brother, sister or child) who has been diagnosed with lymphoma
:* Higher risk of Non-hodgkin lymphoma in people with a first-degree relative (a parent, brother, sister or child) who has been diagnosed with lymphoma
* Exposure to [[pesticides]]
*2. Exposure to [[pesticides]]
:* Exposure to certain pesticides, such as [[Agent Orange]], may be linked with a higher risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
:* Exposure to certain pesticides, such as [[Agent Orange]], may be linked with a higher risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
* Exposure to [[trichloroethylene]]
*3. Exposure to [[trichloroethylene]]
:* Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a solvent used mostly to remove grease from metal  
:* Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a solvent used mostly to remove grease from metal  
:* Exposure to TCE may increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
:* Exposure to TCE may increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
* Diet
*4. Diet
:* The link between Non-hodgkin lymphoma and diet is very complex  
:* The link between Non-hodgkin lymphoma and diet is very complex  
:* Diets high in meat, dairy products and saturated fat may increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
:* Diets high in meat, dairy products and saturated fat may increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
:* Diets low in vegetables increase the risk of Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
:* Diets low in vegetables increase the risk of Non-hodgkin lymphoma  
 
*5. Obesity
* Obesity
:* May increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma , particularly [[large B-cell lymphoma]]
:* May increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma , particularly [[large B-cell lymphoma]]
* Hair dyes
*6. Hair dyes
:* Higher risk in people who used [[hair dye]] before 1980
:* Higher risk in people who used hair dye before 1980
:* Risk affects people who used permanent dyes with dark colours in particular  
:* Risk affects people who used permanent dyes with dark colors in particular  
:* Risk may also be higher in hair dressers and barbers, who were exposed to the dye at work
:* Risk may also be higher in hair dressers and barbers, who were exposed to the dye at work
* Occupational exposures
*7. Occupational exposures
:* Farming
:* Farming
:* Rubber industry
:* Rubber industry

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

The known risk factors in the development of Hodgkin's lymphoma are weakened immune system, autoimmune disorders, certain infections and previous cancer treatment. Other possible risk factors include family history of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, exposure to pesticides, exposure to trichloroethylene, diet, obesity, hair dyes, and occupational exposures.

Risk Factors

The known risk factors in the development of Hodgkin's lymphoma are weakened immune system, autoimmune disorders, certain infections and previous cancer treatment. Other possible risk factors include family history of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, exposure to pesticides, exposure to trichloroethylene, diet, obesity, hair dyes, and occupational exposures.[1]

Risk factors for Non-hodgkin lymphoma
Known risk factors Possible risk factors
Weakened immune system Family history of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Autoimmune disorders Exposure to pesticides
Certain infections Exposure to trichloroethylene
Previous cancer treatment Diet
Obesity
Hair dyes
Occupational exposures

A. Known risk factors

  • The likelihood of getting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma increases with age and is more common in men than in women.

1. Weakened immune system

  • a. Congenital immune system damage
  • Inherited immunodeficiency disorders are very rare, but acquired ones are a little more common
  • Inherited disorders
  • b. Acquired immune system damage
  • Acquired disorders
  • Immunosuppressant drugs for

2. Autoimmune disorders

  • Linked with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
  • Hashimotos thyroiditis
  • Linked with a higher risk of developing primary thyroid lymphoma

3. Certain infections

  • Human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus, type 1 (HTLV-1)
  • Higher risk of developing some types of Non-hodgkins lymphoma
  • Linked with a mucosa-associated lymphoid-tissue lymphoma (MALT lymphoma)

4. Previous cancer treatment

  • People who have received chemotherapy, with or without radiation therapy
  • People who have been treated for cancer have a higher risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma for the rest of their lives
  • The risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma is greatest in the first 5 years after treatment

B. Possible risk factors

  • 1. Family history of Non-hodgkin lymphoma
  • Non-hodgkin lymphoma is not generally considered to be familial, which means occurring in families more often than would be expected by chance
  • Higher risk of Non-hodgkin lymphoma in people with a first-degree relative (a parent, brother, sister or child) who has been diagnosed with lymphoma
  • Exposure to certain pesticides, such as Agent Orange, may be linked with a higher risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma
  • Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a solvent used mostly to remove grease from metal
  • Exposure to TCE may increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma
  • 4. Diet
  • The link between Non-hodgkin lymphoma and diet is very complex
  • Diets high in meat, dairy products and saturated fat may increase the risk of developing Non-hodgkin lymphoma
  • Diets low in vegetables increase the risk of Non-hodgkin lymphoma
  • 5. Obesity
  • 6. Hair dyes
  • Higher risk in people who used hair dye before 1980
  • Risk affects people who used permanent dyes with dark colors in particular
  • Risk may also be higher in hair dressers and barbers, who were exposed to the dye at work
  • 7. Occupational exposures
  • Farming
  • Rubber industry
  • Wood and forestry
  • Printing
  • Welding

References

  1. "Canadian Cancer Society Risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma".

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