Lymphoma

What causes lymphoma?

There is no specific cause for lymphoma, but some factors that can increase the risk of lymphoma include:

• Age – Some types of lymphoma are more common in young adults while others are more commonly diagnosed in people over the age of 55.
• Gender – Males are slightly more likely to develop lymphoma compared to females.
• An impaired immune system – Lymphoma is more common in people with diseases that affect the immune system (like autoimmune diseases) or in people who take drugs that suppress their immune system.
• Infection – Some infections are associated with an increased risk of lymphoma such as Epstein-Barr virus and Helicobacter pylori infection.