Actor Jeff Bridges has revealed he’s been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system
The Big Lebowski star tweeted on Monday: « I was diagnosed with lymphoma Although it is a serious illness I feel lucky to have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good »
Bridges, 70, said he was starting treatment and would provide updates on his recovery The actor said he was « deeply grateful » for the love and support of his family and friends, and thanked people for their prayers and good wishes
As the dude would say The new S ** T has appeared I have been diagnosed with lymphoma Although it is a serious illness I feel lucky to have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good I am starting treatment and I will keep you posted on my recovery
Lymphoma is an umbrella term for the types of cancer that start in the lymphatic system The lymphatic system is made up of organs and tissues that create white blood cells that leak infections and move them around the body It is part of the immune system
There are two main forms of the disease It was not known what form Bridges had
Hodgkin’s lymphoma affects white blood cells called lymphocytes It spreads in what the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes as an « orderly fashion » between lymph nodes It is one of the types most treatable cancer cases Non-Hodgkin lymphoma spreads through the lymphatic system in an unordered manner «
There are over 60 forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma White people have a higher risk of getting non-Hodgkin lymphoma than black people, according to CDC
Both diseases can affect people of any age, but the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma increases as we age Hodgkin lymphoma is most common in people aged 15 to 39 and those aged 75 years or older Men are more likely to have lymphoma than women
People with either form of the disease may have swollen lymph nodes, especially in areas where cancer is growing They may also feel tired, lose weight, have a fever and having night sweats Since these symptoms are also linked to other conditions, the CDC recommends talking to a doctor if you experience them
Chances of surviving for at least five years after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma are 727 percent, according to National Cancer Institute An estimated 77,240 people will be diagnosed with the disease this year in the US composition 43 percent of all new cancer cases
For Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the five-year survival rate is 874 percent An estimated 8,480 cases are diagnosed each year in the US, amounting to 05 percent of all new cancer cases
Sign up for our daily newsletter for more articles like this access to 5 additional articles
Find out why nearly a quarter of a million subscribers start their day with the Starting 5
Jeff Bridges, Lymphoma, Susan Geston
World News – US – Jeff Bridges has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the immune system
