1. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma for Children Shayan Khoshkhou, Tallon Allway, Jake Shorey, and Kyle Lewis

2. Information on NHL Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in cells called Lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. It is not common in children, but it can occur.

3. Symptoms Symptoms of NHL are: EEnlarged lymph nodes SSwollen abdomen FFeeling full after small intakes of food SShortness of breath CCough FFever WWeight loss NNight sweats FFatigue

4. The Lymph System To understand NHL, you need to know how the body’s lymph system works. The lymphatic system is part of the body’s immune system. It is made up of lymphoid tissue, Lymph, and Lymphatic vessels.  Lymphoid tissue is made up of cells called lymphocytes and lymph nodes  Lymph is a clear fluid that flows through the lymphatic system. It carries waste and excess fluids from the tissues  Lymphatic vessels are small tubes that lymph travel through to different parts of the lymphatic system

5. Statistics  6% of all pediatric cancer diagnosed to children from birth to 19.  80% of all children diagnosed are disease free.

6. Unresolved Issues  It is not given enough attention  There needs to be more money put into cures  There needs to be scientists working on the cure

7. There isn’t even a recognized cause!

8. Please donate To NHL to raise awareness for this unfortunate burden that no child should go through. It may not take lives often, but it should not be ignored.

9. Citations American Cancer Society | Information and Resources for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin. (n.d.). Retrieved December 19, 2014, from http://www.cancer.org Home. (n.d.). Retrieved December 19, 2014, from http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=7b22b46 b476a7410VgnVCM100000290115acRCRD Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Retrieved December 19, 2014, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/