Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Introduction
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 . ... 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
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symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Home Diagnostic Testing
Home medical testing related to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
- Child Behavior: Home Testing
- Child General Health: Home Testing
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Related Patient Stories
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Deaths
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Types of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Types of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Diagnostic Tests for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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diagnostic tests for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Complications
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Causes of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Disease Topics Related To Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Undiagnosed Conditions
Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:
Misdiagnosis and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Mild worm infections undiagnosed in children: Human worm infestations, esp. threadworm, can be overlooked in some cases,
because it may cause only mild or even absent...read more »
Sinusitis is overdiagnosed: There is a tendency to give a diagnosis of sinusitis,
when the condition is really a harmless complication of another infection,
such as a common cold....read more »
Whooping cough often undiagnosed: Although most children in the Western world have been
immunized against whooping cough (also called "pertussis"), this protection...read more »
Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the
more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed
(it can, of course, also...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue
with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure.
The "cuff" around the arm...read more »
Spitz nevi misdiagnosed as dangerous melanoma skin cancer: One possible misdiagnosis to
consider in lieu of melanoma is spitz nevi.
See melanoma and spitz nevi....read more »
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be
correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients.
These patients are not the typical...read more »
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Research Doctors & Specialists
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Hospitals & Clinics: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Rare Types
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Latest Treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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latest treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Animations
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Prognosis for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Research 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
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Clinical Trials for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Statistics for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Broader Related Topics
Types of 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
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