Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Fasasi on November 27, 1976)
was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and recording
artist. He was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in
Nigeria.
His demise was announced in a statement by his family on
Sunday.
The statement read, “It is with heavy hearts that we
announce the passing of multitalented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter
Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound sultan. He passed away at the age of 44 following a
hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
“He is survived by his wife, three children and his
siblings. We, his family will appreciate the utmost privacy as we come to grips
with the tragic loss.”
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare form of
non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related malignancies (cancers) that
affect the lymphatic system (lymphomas). Lymphomas are the cancer of white
blood cells (lymphocytes) and can be divided depending on the type of cells,
B-lymphocytes (B-cells) or T-lymphocytes (T-cells), AITL is a T-cell lymphoma.
The lymphatic system functions as part of the immune system
and helps to protect the body against infection and disease. It consists of a
network of tubular channels (lymph vessels) that drain a thin watery fluid
known as lymph from different areas of the body into the bloodstream.
What are the symptoms of AITL?
The specific symptoms and physical findings may vary from
one person to another, depending upon the extent and region(s) of involvement
and other factors, says rarediseases.org.
The portal notes that the progression is often aggressive,
though spontaneous remission has occurred in some people. “All organ systems
can potentially be affected,” it notes.
Researchers believe that many of the symptoms associated
with AITL result from dysfunction of the immune system rather than from
complications relating to tumor growth or spread.
According to experts, symptoms of the noncommunicable
disease often include:
- feeling generally unwell
- itchy skin or rash
- swellings in the neck, armpit or groin caused by lymphoma cells building up in the lymph nodes.
Physicians also note that some people also have:
- drenching night sweats
- high temperatures (fevers) with no obvious cause
- unexplained weight loss
- Doctors call this group of symptoms B symptoms.
Other symptoms
Sometimes AITL spreads to other areas of the body, such as
the lungs or abdomen; and, depending on where the lymphoma spreads to, this can
cause symptoms such as: shortness of breath and a swollen abdomen.
What causes angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma?
Physicians say the causes of AITL are mostly unknown.
However, they say, “Like other cancers, it is not infectious and cannot be
passed on to other people.
Vulnerable group
“Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma usually affects people
age 50 to 70.,” physicians say; however, Sound Sultan died of the disease at
44.
How long do T cell lymphoma patients live?
According to online portal, Medscape, patients who have
stage IIB disease with cutaneous tumors have a median survival rate of 3.2
years (10-year survival rate of 42 percent); while patients who have stage III
disease (generalised erythroderma) have a median survival rate of 4-6 years
(10-year survival rate of 83 percent).
What does T-cell lymphoma do to the body?
Online portal, Cancer, states that the disease tends to
involve the lymph nodes and bone marrow as well as the spleen or liver, which
can become enlarged.
“People with this lymphoma usually have fever, weight loss,
and skin rashes and often develop infections. This lymphoma often progresses
quickly,” the site warns.
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