What is MALT lymphoma?
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is a rare condition characterized by infiltration of the gastric mucosa or other areas of mucosal tissue. It is considered an indolent diffuse B-cell lymphoma.
How do members experience MALT lymphoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with MALT lymphoma*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for MALT lymphoma*
Who has MALT lymphoma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 31 |