Has Zantac Been Linked to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Other Cancers?

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If you or a loved one regularly used Zantac in the past and have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma or another type of cancer, you should be aware that it is possible your cancer was caused by Zantac use. You may have grounds for a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit against Zantac manufacturers. The FDA has recently issued a recall for Zantac and other medications containing ranitidine. Recent research suggests that Zantac (ranitidine) may contain high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.

Types of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

There are over 30 types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and can be classified into two main categories: aggressive (fast-growing) or indolent (slow-growing).

Aggressive Lymphomas

Types of aggressive lymphomas include:

• Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma
• Burkitt lymphoma
• Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
• Lymphoblastic lymphoma
• Mantle cell lymphoma
• Peripheral T-cell lymphoma

Indolent Lymphomas

Some of the most common types of indolent lymphomas include:

• Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
• Follicular lymphoma
• Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
• Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma
• MALT lymphoma
• Small-cell lymphocytic lymphoma

What Are the Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Here are some signs and symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that you should be aware of if you're a former Zantac user:

• Abdominal pain or swelling
• Chest pain, coughing, difficulty breathing
• Regular fatigue
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Swollen but painless lymph nodes in your neck, armpits, or groin
• Unexplained weight loss

If you've experienced symptoms of non-Hopkin's lymphoma, please contact a medical professional as soon as possible.

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Risk Factors

Most people who are diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma have any obvious risk factors. Additionally, many people with risk factors never develop lymphoma.

Some factors that could possibly increase the risk of developing non-Hodgkins lymphoma include:

• Chemicals - There are possible links between certain types of chemicals and the risk of developing non-Hodgkins lymphoma, such as pesticides.
• Infection from specific viruses and bacteria - Some types of viral and bacterial infections could possibly increase the risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including HIV and Epstein-Barr infection.
• Older age - The risk of contracting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma increases with age, with people over age 60 at the highest risk.
• Immune system-suppressing medications - People who have had organ transplants are at a higher risk because immunosuppressive therapy reduces your body's ability to fight new illnesses.

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