Could the cyst at the base of the neck be lymphoma?
Patient: Last month while visiting my son in NJ I noticed what I thought was a bite on the back of his neck right adjacent to his left bottom hairline.  He told me it was a lyphoma, he said lymphoma without the m); said about three doctors had seen it and they said yes that's a lyphoma and that he could have it removed or not, he said they seemed to be unconcerned.  Well I am alarmed -- please tell me exactly what a lyphoma is, whether it is cancer or not (son has since told me he has had this rather smooth-looking cyst, about the size of a golf ball but not protruding at all but it is a little pink which is why I noticed it next to his dark hair -- for about ten years which shocked me as he has never mentioned it and I never noticed it before (he has lived away since gradutating from college, is now married w/three children).  The bothersome thing is every time I look it up on-screen, "Lymphoma" comes up w/it even more prominently and I can't seem to find a clearcut explanation of it.  Please tell me all you can and what we should be doing about it at this stage.   Thanks so much. Doctor: Hi Welcome to HCMI have gone thru your query  about your son   I can understand your concern about it .What I could gather from your discription  is that "cyst ' he is having is ten years old  and one thing you have not dascribed whether he has any  problem or any illfeeling for which he should  feel  concerned .I will like to suggest you to consult a relevant  specialist  and ask  what is the remedy for this  ?Adapting lifestyle to fight cancer is one of the most effective treatment optionsin my view Making dietary changes such as eliminating sugar from the diet as sugar feeds cancer and eating whole foods slows and can even reverse the progression of cancer. Likewise, taking probiotics or eating fermented food such as Juice of  Bitter gourd ,& Aloevera eliminates toxins in the body and boosts the immune system, which also cleanses the lymphatic system  I must tell you that our health depends mostly upon 'what & how& when we eat and our life style .Natural supplements also serve as an important defense mechanism against cancer. Iodine, artemisinin and green tea extract are three of the most beneficial natural supplements for debilitating cancer of the lymph system. These supplements support immune health while fighting cancer cells to offer recovery from the disease.Magnitude of the survival advantage from improved nutrition can even be greater than the magnitude of the treatment effects being targeted in current clinical drug trials .A diet full of processed foods will produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity, so avoiding processed foods is definitely the first step in the right direction.Take proper diet containing essential nutrients proper exercise & proper rest at right time .One of the important strategies to achieve healthy body  is a diet rich in fresh, raw whole foods .More of Fiber, fruit, egg fish ,fish oil for Omega 3, green leafy veges .   quality, organic, biodynamic, locally-grown food will naturally increase  immunityTo keep metabolism on right path to increase the strength of immune system , take all supplements full of antioxidant serve as antibiotics  .coconut water , Lemon juice with water twice before meals , Turmeric powder , level spoon with with a cup of hot milk at bed time ,all these antioxidants maximizes natural minerals so that your body has the raw materials it needs , to do what it was designed to do. To kill bacteria on mass basisPhysical activity in order to renew healthy cell and rebuild itself, so you should make exercise a lifelong commitment.Do 30 mins walk/ exercise - from head to toe ,yoga ,pranayam - deep breatihing , Kapalbhatti / Laughing aloud . to detoxify your system to accelerate the process of recovery .  .Contipation is the mother of all illnesses so is mental stress /worry /anger The condition is REGULARITYI further suggest you not to worry and take action fast  ,Above regimen will surely gradualy , help you to lead happy worryf ree  healthy life ahead HOPE THIS HELPS SOLVE YOUR QUERY Take care All the best Don't hesitate to get back if have any further query