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In recent years, the drug Rituxan has become a well-established option only for certain forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) There are other types of NHL where Rituxan may be beneficial, but its effects on these cancers are not well known. Join us as we talk to experts about some exciting research in this area which was discussed at the 2001 American Society of Hematology meeting.
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