Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Learning Center

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Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are cancers of lymphoid tissue (lymph nodes, spleen, and other organs of the immune system).

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Symptoms
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can cause a variety of symptoms. Symptoms depend on what area of the body is affected by the can...
Causes
White blood cells called lymphocytes are found in lymph tissues. Most lymphomas start in a type of white blood cells ca...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam and feel lymph nodes to see if they are swollen. Tests to diagnose and stage no...
Treatments
Treatment depends on how quickly the cancer spreads, the stage of the cancer when you are first diagnosed, and symptoms...
Drugs
  • chlorambucil
  • cladribine
  • cyclophosphamide
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness may be eased by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems. See ...
Risk Factors
  • Age over 50
  • Chemical Exposure
  • EBV Infection
Complications
Infection; Autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop. If you have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, call your heal...

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