Risk Factors
Most people who develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma have no known risk factors, but the following factors may increase your chance of developing this condition:
- Sex: male
- Age: 60 to 70 years old
- Frequent and accumulating exposure to certain types of chemicals (herbicides, pesticides, benzene)
- Infections involving the immune system, such as HIV/AIDS and Epstein-Barr virus
- History of chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Chromosomal translocations (DNA breaks off one chromosome and becomes attached to another)
- Celiac disease (gluten enteropathy or gluten intolerance)
- Obesity
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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