Lymphoma Treatment

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Description

A cancer of the lymphatic system.

The lymphatic system is the body's disease-fighting network. It includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow. The main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue and weight loss.

Treatment may involve chemotherapy, medication, radiation therapy and rarely stem-cell transplant.

Requires a medical diagnosis

Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue and weight loss.

People may experience:

Whole body: fatigue, loss of appetite, or night sweats

Also common: shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, or weight loss