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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease, the type of cells involved, whether they are indolent or aggressive, and the age and general health of the patient. The various stages of NHL (the Ann Arbor staging classification, developed for Hodgkin's lymphoma) are based on how far the cancer has spread throughout and beyond the lymphatic system, and whether constitutional symptoms (fever, night sweats, or weight loss) are present. Treatment of low-grade lymphoma may be supportive, while high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma is typically treated with chemotherapy and often with radiation therapy. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Non-Hodgkin's_lymphoma   (2416 words)

Lymphoma Information Network - Adult Hodgkin's Disease Hodgkin's Disease is the better known form of lymphoma (the other lymphomas are grouped into what is called the Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas). The incidence or number of cases of Hodgkin's lymphoma (about 7880 cases, 4330 men and 3550 women in the United States this year) is significant although less than the number of cases of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (over 53,000 in the US this year). Hodgkin's Lymphoma or Hodgkin's Disease (two terms for the same thing) is a malignant (cancerous) growth of cells in the lymph system. www.lymphomainfo.net /hodgkins/description.html   (512 words)

ACS :: What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin disease, or Hodgkin's disease) is named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, who first described it as a new disease in 1832. In CLL it is mostly in the blood and bone marrow; in lymphoma, it is mainly in the lymph nodes. Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma: This lymphoma tends to occur in the lymph nodes. www.cancer.org /docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_Is_Non_Hodgkins_Lymphoma_32.asp   (3200 words)

Three Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy - East Bay Radiation Oncology Center Hodgkins lymphoma (Hodgkins disease) commonly affects lymph nodes in the neck or in the area between the lungs behind the breastbone. Hodgkins lymphoma is often curable, allowing many people with the disease to live long lives after treatment. Hodgkins lymphoma has two peak time frames: between the ages of 15 and 40 and in people over age 55. ebroc.com /html/c_h_lymphoma.htm   (1208 words)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society : Disease Information - Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Facts & Statistics The incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma is consistently lower than that of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma has characteristics that distinguish it from all other cancers of the lymphatic system: including the presence of an abnormal cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell (a large, malignant cell found in Hodgkin lymphoma tissues), incidence rates higher in adolescents and young adults and long-term survival rates of more than 85 percent. Hodgkin lymphoma is a specialized form of lymphoma and will represent about 11.5 percent of all lymphomas diagnosed in 2005. www.leukemia-lymphoma.org /all_page?item_id=8965   (1024 words)

Lymphoma Net - non-Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms, treatment & disease information Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (also sometimes incorrectly written as Non-Hodgkin's, non hodgkins lymphoma or Non-Hodgkins disease) is a type of cancer of the blood that affects the white blood cells, which are usually involved in protecting against infection. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a complex disease that is relatively little known by the general public, despite its growing prevalence worldwide. Yet various treatments are available with the potential to relieve symptoms of the disease for extended periods of time or, for certain types of NHL, to offer the possibility of a cure. www.lymphoma-net.org   (382 words)

Hodgkins Disease Risk factors for Hodgkin's lymphoma by EBV status and significance of detection of EBV genomes in serum of patients with EBV-associated Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatment of relapsed CD20+ Hodgkin lymphoma with the monoclonal antibody rituximab is effective and well tolerated: results of a phase 2 trial of the German Hodgkin Lymphoma Study Group. Tumor microenvironment and mitotic checkpoint are key factors in the outcome of classical Hodgkin lymphoma. www.lymphomation.org /type-hodgkins.htm   (1337 words)

Non Hodgkins Lymphoma Treatment - Alternative Non Hodgkins Lymphoma Treatment - Lymph System Cancer Treatment Stage I adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is divided into stage I and stage IE (“E” stands for extranodal and means that the cancer is found in an organ or tissue other than the lymph nodes). To treat certain types of adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that spread to the brain, CNS prophylaxis (chemotherapy given to kill cancer cells in the brain or spinal cord) may be used. Treatment of aggressive, stage I and contiguous stage II adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is usually combination chemotherapy (chemotherapy using more than one drug) with radiation therapy. www.apjohncancerinstitute.org /cancer/lymphoma-non.htm   (6815 words)

Lymphoma Focus - Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Learn the signs and symptoms of lymphoma and treatment options for various types of lymphoma cancer such as non hodgkins lymphoma. Learn the signs and symptoms of lymphoma and treatment options for various types of lymphoma cancer such as non hodgkins lymphoma. Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presents numerous challenges and learning opportunities for oncology nurses. Clinical trials of active immunotherapy in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma offer patients a standard therapy and the potential of benefit from customized idiotype vaccine. www.lymphomafocus.org   (287 words)

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - oncologychannel Unlike Hodgkins disease, NHL is comprised of approximately 10 different subtypes (in the Working Formulation) and 20 different disease entities in the Revised European-American Lymphoma Classification (REAL) system. Therapy is determined by several factors, including the biologic state of the lymphoma, the stage of lymphoma, the presence or absence of symptoms (e.g., weight loss, night sweats, organ dysfunction), and the overall general health of the patient. Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system - the body's blood-filtering tissues that help to fight infection and disease. www.oncologychannel.com /nonhodgkins   (662 words)

Pediatric Cancers - Lymphoma: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma is the third most common cancer in children in the United States. Therefore, as with other forms of cancer, it is very important that children suspected of having lymphoma be referred to a hospital where specialists in the care of children with cancer are located. Lymphoma may spread to the bone marrow and cause abnormal blood counts. www.cancer.med.umich.edu /learn/nonhodgkins03.htm   (375 words)

Non Hodgkins Lymphoma Caused by Benzene Approximately 55,000 cases of non Hodgkins lymphoma cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) refers to a group of cancers that develop in the body’s lymphoid system. The symptoms of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma can differ from patient to patient, depending on the location of the lymphoma and other factors. www.leukemialawyer.com /non_hodgkins_lymphoma/c18_p9/Leukemia__Otherbr/Blood_Cancers/Non_Hodgkins_Lymphoma.html   (482 words)

non-Hodgkins lymphoma - disease of the lymphocytes, symptoms - Lymphoma-net.org Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of the two main groups of lymphoma (the other being Hodgkin's lymphoma). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a disease that affects the cells of the lymphatic system known as lymphocytes. non-Hodgkins lymphoma - disease of the lymphocytes, symptoms - Lymphoma-net.org www.lymphoma-net.org /what-is-non-hodgkins.cfm   (563 words)

ACS :: What Is Hodgkin's Disease? There are two kinds of lymphomas: Hodgkin's disease (named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin who first recognized it in 1832) and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Hodgkin's disease is a malignant lymphoma (cancer of lymphatic tissue). Hodgkin's disease, sometimes called Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a cancer that starts in lymphatic tissue. www.cancer.org /docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_is_hodgkins_disease_20.asp?sitearea=cri   (555 words)

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease, the type of cells involved, whether they are indolent or aggressive, and the age and general health of the patient. Treatment of low-grade lymphoma may be supportive, while high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma is typically treated with chemotherapy and often with radiation therapy. Staging in Non-Hodkin's lymphomas is far less significant in determining therapy than it is in Hodgkin's lymphoma. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Non-Hodgkin's_lymphoma   (2416 words)

NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of two main types of lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options. When I found out my husband Jim had stage four, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer I realized that I could help myself, family and friends to understand the disease with an information page. home.thirdage.com /friendship/dreamchaser22/lymphoma.html   (488 words)

Patient Pathfinder: Non Hodgkins Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is not actually a cancer at all but is a collection of more than 10 different types of lymphatic cancers (Cherath, 1999), all of which can be distinguished from Hodgkin’s disease, another cancer of the lymphatic system. One explanation is the fact that non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a common opportunistic infection among people with AIDS (Berkow, 1997), a disease that was not recognized until the early 1980s. It is also necessary to examine the epidemiology of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, including some of the risk factors that are associated with the disease. home.pacbell.net /wallschw/lisa/pathfinder.htm   (3145 words)

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are cancers of lymphoid tissue (lymph nodes, spleen, and other organs of the immune system). Lymphoma - non-Hodgkin's; Lymphocytic lymphoma; Histiocytic lymphoma; Lymphoblastic lymphoma; Cancer - non-Hodgkin's lymphoma For most patients, the cause is unknown, but lymphomas may develop in people with suppressed immune systems as a result of organ transplantation, for instance. www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000581.htm   (551 words)

GMHC: AIDS-Related Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) Lymphomas are cancerous tumors of the lymphatic system. CNS lymphomas occur mostly in people with CD4 counts 50 and under and who have had other opportunistic infections. Recent studies have shown that radiation therapy improves the quality of life in 75 percent of people with CNS lymphoma even though it does not necessarily affect length of survival. www.gmhc.org /health/treatment/factsheets/lymph.html   (781 words)

Follicular Lymphoma Survival, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer Treatment Here are the important things a person needs to know about follicular Non Hodgkin's lymphoma: grades 1, 2 and 3a; scientifically based, easily understood and straight to the point. Follicular lymphoma is a confusing disorder...often in the initial stages a benign-like condition, much different than what people may regard as "cancer". Although each case is different, the best chance for success comes from learning about follicular lymphoma, including treatments...what they can and cannot do...and combining that with the best in scientifically-based natural strategies targeted specifically to follicular lymphoma to help hold the lymphoma in check, leading to a healthy, active lifestyle for an extended, indefinite period. www.lymphomasurvival.com   (1022 words)

Medical Considerations NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA Non-Hodgkins lymphomas (NHL) are a heterogeneous group of malignant neoplasms. The prognosis for patients with HIV-related NHL is poor, especially for patients with primary CNS lymphoma. Lymphoma should be suspected in patients with advanced HIV disease who develop new adenopathy. www.hivdent.org /medmid/middsp020.htm   (527 words)

Cancer InDepth: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma - Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington The risk of non-Hodgkins lymphoma also increases with age; the early 40s is the average age at diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a general name given to many types of cancer found in the lymphatic system. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is rarely cured in patients who present with advanced disease that has spread to more than one lymph node area. www.swedish.org /13615.cfm   (787 words)

Treating Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma - Lymphoma Research Foundation Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are a highly treatable group of diseases that are very responsive to modern therapies, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. Many people who are treated for NHL will receive either some form of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biologic therapy, or a combination of these therapies. Follicular lymphoma, which is spread (generalized) in the vast majority of patients, is very responsive to treatment, but is not curable. www.lymphoma.org /site/pp.asp?c=bfIKIVMIG&b=192828   (227 words)

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma - MayoClinic.com Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is more than seven times as common as the other general type of lymphoma — Hodgkin's disease. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer that originates in your lymphatic system, the disease-fighting network spread throughout your body. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been one of the most rapidly increasing types of cancer in the United States, having more than doubled in incidence since the 1970s. www.mayoclinic.com /health/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/DS00350   (229 words)

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Symptoms - oncologychannel The most common sign of both Hodgkin's disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a painless swelling in one or more of the lymph nodes of the neck, collarbone region, armpits, or groin. If lymphoma involves the lymphatic tissue of the thymus, the gland located in front of the heart, it may cause chest pain. As lymphomas progress and cancerous lymphocytes spread beyond the lymphatic system, the body loses its ability to fight infections. www.oncologychannel.com /nonhodgkins/symptoms.shtml   (487 words)

Information on non hodgkins lymphoma cancer. Articles and videos about non hodgkins lymphoma signs & symptoms, treatment and diagnosis. Today, a newer class of drugs is harnessing the immune system to fight Non Hodgkins lymphoma while sparing normal tissues. When tagged with radioactive substances, they're part of radioimmunotherapy, one of the most potent weapons yet in the fight against Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Lymphoma Innovations offers information on advanced treatments for Non Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL). www.lymphomainnovations.com   (217 words)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society : Disease Information - Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Facts & Statistics Hodgkin lymphoma will account for 7,350 cases (3,980 males and 3,370 females), and 56,390 cases will be non-Hodgkin lymphoma (29,070 males and 27,320 females). The incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma is consistently lower than that of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma is a specialized form of lymphoma and will represent about 11.5 percent of all lymphomas diagnosed in 2005. www.leukemia-lymphoma.org /all_page?item_id=8965   (1024 words)

Indian Pediatrics - Editorial Lymphoma is known to be the third most common cancer in children and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), one of its two broad categories represents the malignant clonal proliferations of primarily T or B-lymphocytes. NHL is about 1.5 times more common than Hodgkin’s lymphoma in young children and it affects boys three times as frequently as it does girls. NHL of childhood is usually a diffuse extranodal high-grade tumor. www.indianpediatrics.net /may2001/may-543-545.htm   (1043 words)

Lymphoma Focus - Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Learn the signs and symptoms of lymphoma and treatment options for various types of lymphoma cancer such as non hodgkins lymphoma. Learn the signs and symptoms of lymphoma and treatment options for various types of lymphoma cancer such as non hodgkins lymphoma. Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presents numerous challenges and learning opportunities for oncology nurses. Clinical trials of active immunotherapy in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma offer patients a standard therapy and the potential of benefit from customized idiotype vaccine. www.lymphomafocus.org   (287 words)

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