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Netinho’s death highlights rising non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases in Brazil
Brazilian singer Netinho died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma on Tuesday, October 13.
The cancer institute Inca forecasts more than 12,000 cases a year in Brazil, affecting men and women.
Cases have risen over the past 25 years, especially among people older than 60.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a blood cancer that begins in lymphocytes, cells involved in the body’s defenses, and can spread through the body.
Netinho’s cancer began in B cells, and his illness led to kidney failure and multiple organ dysfunction.
Early detection can improve the chances of successful treatment, and signs can include night sweats, fever, unexplained weight loss and swollen lymph nodes.
Treatment often uses chemotherapy, sometimes with immunotherapy or radiation.
Singer Netinho died on Tuesday, October 13, from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to CNN Brasil.
Brazil’s National Cancer Institute (Inca) forecasts more than 12,000 cases of the disease in the country each year.
The forecast includes 6,580 cases among men and 5,980 among women.
Inca says cases have increased over the past 25 years, mainly among people over 60.
The disease can spread through the body, and early detection can improve the chances of successful treatment.
- Who
- Singer Netinho died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- What
- Inca forecasts more than 12,000 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Brazil each year.
- When
- Netinho died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Inca says cases have increased over the past 25 years, especially among people over 60.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Inca says non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases have increased, particularly among people over 60.
Netinho died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Annual forecast
- More than 12,000 cases in Brazil
- Men
- 6,580 cases in the annual forecast
- Women
- 5,980 cases in the annual forecast
- Trend
- Cases have increased over the past 25 years
- Higher-incidence age group
- People over 60
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