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Burkitt lymphoma



Lymphatic system
Lymphatic system
Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan
Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan


Burkitt lymphoma

Alternative Names:

B-cell lymphoma; High-grade B-cell lymphoma; Small non-cleaved cell lymphoma
Treatment:

Treatment of this cancer requires use of anti-cancer medicines (chemotherapy). Many medicines effectively treat Burkitt lymphoma, but most treatment plans include combinations of prednisone, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, cytarabine, doxorubicin, methotrexate, and related chemotherapy medicines.


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Expectations (prognosis):

Burkitt lymphoma is usually curable if treated aggressively with chemotherapy. If the cancer involves only a small area of lymph nodes, the cure rate is over 90%. If it has spread to the bone marrow or spinal fluid, the cure rate drops to about 75%.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you note any of the symptoms listed here, or if you have questions about Burkitt lymphoma.




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