Primary Effusion Lymphoma (PEL) is a rare and aggressive form of B-cell lymphoma. It is strongly associated with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus. This cancer typically develops in body cavities such as the chest, abdomen, or the lining of the heart.
Many sufferers of Primary Effusion Lymphoma struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Primary Effusion Lymphoma. We have recently created an Primary Effusion Lymphoma resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
If you want to help make a difference for sufferers of Primary Effusion Lymphoma, click here to learn how you can help!
Click the link below to read our resource page on Primary Effusion Lymphoma :