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Hodgkin's Lymphoma Prevention Diet
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma)
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- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
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Prevention
There is no definitive way to prevent Hodgkinâs or non-Hodgkinâs lymphomas. You may be able to lower your risk of lymphoma by taking precautions to avoid becoming infected with HIV. It is not known whether avoiding certain chemicals will prevent lymphoma.
Treatment
Radiation is the traditional treatment for early stages of Hodgkinâs disease. Chemotherapy, possibly with radiation, is used in later stages of the illness. Whether chemotherapy may be used instead of...
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Corey Cutler, MD MPH FRCP(C), Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on May 11,... Read more »
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer of the lymphoid tissue, which includes the lymph nodes, spleen, and other organs of the immune system.Alternative... Read more »
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Chemotherapy
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ChemotherapyChemotherapy plays a role in the treatment of nearly all patients with lymphoma and has achieved remarkable results, even in late stages.... Read more »
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Risk Factors
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Non-Hodgkins lymphoma is the seventh most common cancer in the United States. Each year, about 66,000 Americans are diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's... Read more »
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Other Treatments
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Biologic Therapy (Immunotherapy)Biological response modifier therapy, also called immunotherapy, uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer.... Read more »
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