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Lymphoma is a variety of cancer that originates in lymphocytes or, more rarely, of histiocytes. Collectively, these cell types form the reticuloendothelial system and circulate in the vessels of the lymphatic system. Just as there are many types of lymphocytes, so there are many types of lymphoma. Lymphomas are part of the broad group of diseases called hematological neoplasms. Traditionally, Lymphoma is classified as Hodgkin's lymphoma, discovered by Thomas Hodgkin in 1832, and non-Hodgkin' ...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin''s Lymphoma
... Adult non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. The lymph system is part of the immune system and is made up of the following: Lymph: Colorless, ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
AIDS-Related Lymphoma ... What is AIDS-related lymphoma? AIDS-related lymphoma is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the lymph system in patients who have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Childhood Non-Hodgkin''s Lymphoma ... Childhood non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. The lymph system is part of the immune system and is made up of the following: Lymph: Colorle...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Childhood Hodgkin''s Disease ... What is Hodgkin''s disease? Hodgkin''s disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymph system, part of the body''s immune system. The lymph system is made up of thin tub...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Adult Non-Hodgkin''s Lymphoma Treatment ... Recurrent adult non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The lymphoma may come back in the lymph system or in other parts of the body. Indolent lym...
Source: National Cancer Institute
AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment ... Treatment may be one of the following: Standard-dose or low-dose systemic chemotherapy plus intrathecal chemotherapy. A clinical trial of systemic chemotherapy plus colony-stimulating factors and anti...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary Syndrome Treatment ... Treatment may be one of the following: Phototherapy (PUVA therapy) with or without biological therapy. Total skin electron beam radiation therapy (TSEB radiation therapy). Topical chemotherapy.Local e...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Treatment ... This summary discusses the treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma. CallFor more information, U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Se...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Non-Hodgkin''s Lymphoma During Pregnancy ... Note: A separate summary on Adult Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment is also available. This summary discusses the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma during pregnancy. The PDQ cancer informatio...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Childhood Non-Hodgkin''s Lymphoma Treatment ... Recurrent childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. Childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may come back in the lymph system or in other par...
Source: National Cancer Institute
AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment ... Treatment may be one of the following: Standard-dose or low-dose systemic chemotherapy plus intrathecal chemotherapy. A clinical trial of systemic chemotherapy plus colony-stimulating factors and anti...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary Syndrome Treatment ... Mycosis fungoides and the Sézary syndrome (MF/SS) are neoplasias of malignant T-lymphocytes that usually possess the helper/inducer cell surface phenotype. These neoplasms initially present as skin i...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary Syndrome Treatment ... Treatment may be one of the following: Phototherapy (PUVA therapy) with or without biological therapy. Total skin electron beam radiation therapy (TSEB radiation therapy). Topical chemotherapy.Local e...
Source: National Cancer Institute
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Resources
- Adult Hodgkin/'s Disease (Cleveland Clinic)
- Adult Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute)

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