In this article
In the United States, more than 70,000 people are diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma each year, which is caused by excessive proliferation of immune cells in the body's lymph nodes. The most common is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), which accounts for about 1/3 of lymphomas, and about half of these tumors are resistant to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Once the lymphoma originates from the lymphatic tissue, cell proliferation causes the overall structure of the tissue to rupture, and the cells are exposed to mechanical forces such as fluid flow.
The team's side-flow microreactor includes a cell culture chamber connected to the culture medium (fluid) chamber through a narrow resistance channel, which slows the flow of fluid to simulate lymphatic vessels and lymph node parts. When testing different subpopulations of DLCBL lymphoma, the research team found that certain subtypes classified according to mutations in B cell receptor molecules found on the cell surface responded differently to fluid forces. The team found that fluid power regulates the expression levels of integrin-adhesin and B cell receptors. There is cross-interference between integrin and B cell receptor signals, which may help explain the resistance of some tumors.
What is remarkable is that the same tumor subtype responds differently to mechanical forces. If we can understand the role of biophysical stimulation, we can know why some lymphomas are sensitive to treatment, while others are refractory, then we will be able to treat more patients. It is important to understand the factors that regulate B-cell receptor signaling because this pathway is a key target for new therapeutic drugs, and several of them are in clinical trials. For more details, please call CancerFax.
How CancerFax Helps
CancerFax is a specialist cancer access and patient-navigation platform. We help patients and families understand their options, organise medical records, coordinate hospital communication, and support cross-border treatment planning where appropriate.
We help collect and organise reports, scans, pathology, biomarker results, and treatment history for structured case review.
We communicate with hospitals or trial teams to assess whether a case may be suitable for further screening.
We support appointment coordination, document submission, translation, and direct communication with international departments.
For international patients, we help with practical coordination — travel planning, hospital admission guidance, and local support.
If this option is not suitable, we help explore other relevant treatments, clinical trials, or advanced care pathways.
From inquiry through to follow-up, our coordinators provide a single point of contact for the family.
CancerFax does not guarantee treatment access, eligibility, or clinical outcome. Our role is to help patients access accurate information, structured review, and appropriate specialist pathways.
About Susan Hau
Susan Hau is a distinguished researcher in the field of cancer cell therapy, with a particular focus on T cell-based approaches and cancer vaccines. Her work spans several innovative treatment modalities, including CAR T-cell therapy, TIL (Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte) therapy, and NK (Natural Killer) cell therapy. Hau's expertise lies in cancer cell biolo…
✓ Reviewed for medical accuracy by the CancerFax review panel.
Medical Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified oncology specialist. Every patient's case is different. Treatment decisions should always be made after a review of complete medical records by the treating medical team.
Treatment availability, eligibility, timelines, and access can change. Any clinical trial participation depends on detailed review and approval by the trial hospital or investigator.