Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Introduction: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer. Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic ... more about Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A type of lymphoma, a cancer affecting lymph nodes and the immune system. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is available below.

Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

• Painless swollen lymph nodes - in one or more places:
  • Neck lymph node swelling
  • Underarm lymph node swelling
  • Groin lymph node swelling
• No pain - early stages are painless

See full list of 18 symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Home Diagnostic Testing

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Medical Textbooks Online about Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Diagnostic Tests for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

• Physical exam
• Lymph node exam
• X-rays
• MRI scan
• CT scan

See full list of 12 diagnostic tests for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Wrongly Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

• Misdiagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Underlying causes of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Misdiagnosis and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Causes of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

• Watchful waiting - delaying treatment is sometimes possible for low-grade lymphomas that are not causing symptoms.
• Radiation therapy
  • External radiation - usually the type of radiation used
  • Internal radiation
• Chemotherapy

See full list of 9 treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Prognosis for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Reseach about Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Clinical Trials for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma include:

• Antifungal Therapy for Fever and Neutropenia in Patients Receiving Treatment for Hematologic Cancer - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - amphotericin B,nystatin
• Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prevention in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - cyclosporine,methotrexate
• Tailoring Treatment for B Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Based on PET Scan Results Mid Treatment - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Older Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - cyclophosphamide,doxorubicin,prednisone,rituximab,vincristine
• Comparison of Two Combination Chemotherapy Regimens in Treating Patients With Previously Untreated Aggressive Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - cyclophosphamide,doxorubicin,etoposide,filgrastim,prednisone,vincristine

See full list of 907 Clinical Trials for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Statistics for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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• Death and Mortality statistics for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Society statistics for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Types of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

• Subtype by tumor growth:
  • Aggressive lymphomas
  • Indolent lymphomas - also "low-grade lymphomas"
• Other types of lymphoma except Hodgkin's:
  • Burkitt's lymphoma - a form common in Africa

See full list of 5 Types of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

• Medifocus Guidebook for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Icon Health Sourcebook for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Article Excerpts about Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer. Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system . Hodgkin's disease is one type of lymphoma. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: NCI)

Definitions of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:

Distinct from Hodgkin's lymphoma both morphologically and biologically, NHL lymphoma is characterized by the absence of Reed-Sternberg cells, can occur at any age, and usually presents as a localized or generalized lymphadenopathy associated with fever and weight loss. The clinical course varies according to the morphologic type. NHL is clinically classified as indolent, aggressive, or having a variable clinical course. NHL can be of B-or T-/NK-cell lineage. --2003 - (Source - Diseases Database)