MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About.com Lymphoma' source. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:49:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001171&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38310&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F17%2Fmicrosoft-co-founder-paul-allen-has-non-hodgkins-lymphoma.htm Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, reports CNN.  Specifically, he has been diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the most common type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The diagnosis comes more than 25 years after Allen was treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Allen, 56, is currently undergoing chemotherapy, and CNN quotes his sister as  saying that Allen is optimistic he can beat the disease. For more information, see CNN's article.Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma originally appeared on About.com Lymphoma on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 11:13:18.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001171 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3001171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245823&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Ftp%2Fwarningsigns.htm Know the warning signs and symptoms that halp you recognize lymphoma early. Understand the symptoms of lymphoma and why they occur. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245823 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:48:22 +0100 2245823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246045&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fimrt.htm Radiotherapy for lymphomas - are conformal radiation techniques and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) required for lymphoma treatment? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246045 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246044&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Falopecia.htm A definition or meaning of alopecia or hair loss during treatments like cheotherapy (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246044 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246043&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fbmreceive.htm Bone marrow or stem cells collected from the patient or a donor are received by the patient during the transplant procedure. Find out what happens during this process. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246043 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246042&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fwhatbonemarrow.htm The bone marrow is that part of bone where blood cells are produced. Find out more about the bone marrow. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246042 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246041&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fstemcells.htm Peripheral blood stem cells are immature cells circulating in blood. Find out more about peripheral blood stem cells. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246041 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246040&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmalignancy.htm is a term used to describe cancer. Understand what malignancy really means. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246040 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246039&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fclinicaltrials%2Ff%2Frandomization.htm Clinical trials randomize patients into different treatment groups. Understand what randomization involves and what it means for you. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246039 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246038&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fantiemetic.htm A definition of antiemetics (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246038 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246037&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fwhygvhd.htm Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is one of the complications of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Find out why GHVD happens in this article. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246037 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246036&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Ff%2Fwhatishodgkin.htm A basic description of Hodgkin lymphoma and how it is named and identified.

 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246036 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246035&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Ftransplanttypes.htm What are the types of a bone marrow transplant or a stem cell transplant? What do autologous, allogeneic and syngeneic transplants mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246035 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246034&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fcs%2Fp.htm An index of Profiles for the Lymphoma guide site. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246034 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246033&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fzevalinbexxar.htm Zevalin and Bexxar are a way of administering radiation tagged to antibodies against lymphoma cells. Can Zevalin and Bexxar be given to those who have already been given radiotherapy? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246033 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246032&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fthrombocyto.htm suggests low counts of platelets. Understand thrombocytopenia better. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246032 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246031&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fcytotoxic.htm What does cytotoxic mean? What are the types cytotoxic treatment? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246031 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246030&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fanalgesic.htm s are used for pain control (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246030 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246029&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fstemrisk.htm What are the risks of donating stem cells for transplant? Find out the possible side-effects of stem cell donation. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246029 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246028&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fbonemarrow.htm An introduction to bone marrow transplants (BMT). What are the types of bone marrow transplants? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246028 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246027&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ffindingsupport%2Fp%2Freachingout.htm The battle against lymphoma is often long and strenuous. Don't fight it alone. Reach out for help from those who care for you. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246027 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246026&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fqt%2Fstanfordv.htm Stanford V is one of the most effective chemotherapy schedules for advanced stage Hodgkin's lymphoma. Find out the role of Stanford V, the drugs involved, and the side effects to expect during this chemotherapy treatment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246026 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246025&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fadriamycin.htm Adriamycin (also called Doxorubicin) is a drug used in cancer treatment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246025 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246024&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fqt%2Fgvhdtreatment.htm Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a common and occasionally life threatening complication of bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Find out how GVHD is treated. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246024 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246023&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fqt%2Fgvhd.htm Graft versus host disease is a common complication of an allogeneic bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Understand why GVHD occurs, its symptoms, prevention and treatment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246023 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246022&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fprogressivedis.htm What does progressive disease (PD) mean? What happens to those with disease progression? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246022 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246021&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fstemalloauto.htm Stem cell transplants in follicular lymphomas can be autologous or allogeneic. Which is better? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type od stem cell transplant? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246021 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246019&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fdepleted.htm Lymphocyte depleted hodgkin's lymphoma is a rare type of hodgkin's disease. Find out more about lymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin's lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246019 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246017&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fstemcollection.htm How are stem cells collected from the donor before a transplant? Find out what happens during stem cell collection. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246017 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246015&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Frituximabolder.htm Does Rituximab benefit all patients with diffise large B-cell lymphoma? A number of trials have investigated its effectiveness and safety in the elderly. Here is what they show. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246015 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246013&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fstabledisease.htm What does stable disease (SD) mean? What happens to patients with stable disease (SD) after reatment? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246013 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246011&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fbiological.htm What is biological therapy? What are the agents used in biological therapy for lymphoma? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246011 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246009&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fp%2Fdrugsvomiting.htm The risk of nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy depends upon the type of chemotherapy drugs being administered. Find out the risk of nausea and vomiting with different chemotherapy drugs. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246009 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246007&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Ff%2Fthomashodgkin.htm Hodgkin's disease is named after Thomas Hodgkin. Find out how. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246007 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246005&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fanemia.htm What is anemia? Definition of anemia. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246005 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246003&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Ff%2Fheartattack.htm Treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma involves the use of radiation to the chest and certain chemotherapy drugs, both of which can lead to heart problems. A study has explored the increased risk of heart attacks in those treated for Hodgkin's disease. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246003 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246001&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Fg%2Fcompleteresp.htm What do doctors mean by complete response (CR) after treatment? Is complete response (CR) the same as cure? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246001 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246000&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmantle.htm Mantle field radiation is a type of extended field radiation used to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246000 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245999&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fextendedfield.htm Extended-field radiotherapy is one of the ways that radiation is delivered for some lymphomas. Find out more about extended-field radiotherapy and how it is used. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245999 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245998&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fclassicalhd.htm Classical Hodgkin's lymphoma is the typical type of Hodgkin's disease and is made of four different types of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Read more about Classical Hodgkin's lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245998 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245997&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Fp%2Fsex.htm Is your sex life disturbed since you were diagnosed with lymphoma. Find answers to some common questions on sex during or after treatment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245997 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245996&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fhistopathology.htm Understand what your histopathology report is all about. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245996 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245995&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Fp%2Fchemobrain.htm is the term used for thinking and memory problems that may occur months or years after chemotherapy. Find out more about chemobrain. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245995 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245994&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Fp%2Frisingnhl.htm All across the developed world the numbers of individuals affected by Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma are rising alarmingly. Researchers try to reason why. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245994 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245993&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Fp%2Fcnsaids.htm Primary CNS lymphoma is many times more common in those with AIDS, a disease that affects the immune system. Disease in AIDS patients is also different in how it looks and behaves, and in how it is treated. Find out more. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245993 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245992&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fepratuzumab.htm LymphoCide (Epratuzumab) is a monoclonal antibody that is under investigation for the treatment of lymphomas. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245992 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245990&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Ff%2Frtsecondcancer.htm Radiotherapy has been implicated in development of second cancers, years after the treatment of lymphomas. Separate the myth from the fact. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245990 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245988&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fcs%2Fqt.htm An index of QuickTips for the Lymphoma guide site. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245988 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245986&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fhla.htm An introduction to HLA or the human leukocyte antigens and their importance in transplants. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245986 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245984&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fbmcollection.htm Find out how bone marrow is collected from the donor before a transplant. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245984 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245982&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fqt%2Fdonor.htm Find out how to find a suitable donor for a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245982 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245980&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fqt%2Fgvhdsymptoms.htm GVHD is one of the common complications of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant for lymphomas. Find out the symptoms of GVHD and recognize it early. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245980 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245978&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fcausespecific.htm Cause-specific survival (CSS) is a term used to describe survival in those sufferin from cancer. What does cause-specific survival mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245978 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245976&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fradiationnhl.htm Does radiotherapy have a role in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma? Who does it help the most? When should radiotherapy be given? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245976 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245974&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fabvd.htm Chemotherapy protocol for Hodgkin Lymphoma (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245974 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245972&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fcbc.htm A complete blood count (CBC) is a commonly performed blood test. Find out what a complete blood count involves. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245972 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245970&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Ftp%2Finfertility.htm Cancer treatments can occasionally cause infertility. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions on the risk of infertility and the measures that can be taken to deal with the risk. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245970 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245968&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fpartialresp.htm What does partial response (PR) mean? What happens to patients after a partial response to cancer treatments? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245968 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245966&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fihc.htm is a special technique used in labs to test cells. Find out more about immunohistochemistry in medical practice. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245966 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245964&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fpregnancy.htm Hodgkin's lymphoma is not uncommonly diagnosed during pregnancy. How is Hodgkin's treated in pregnant women? Does the disease behave differently? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245964 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245962&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fqt%2Fbeacopp.htm BEACOPP is one of the most effective chemotherapy schedules for advanced stage Hodgkin's lymphoma. Find out the drugs used in BEACOPP, its role and the side-effects to expect. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245962 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245960&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Fcnslymphoma.htm Primary CNS lymphoma is a rare form of lymphoma that only affects the brain. Find out more about primary CNS lymphoma - who gets it, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245960 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245958&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fqt%2Fbexxar.htm Bexxar (tositumomab) is a type of radioimmunotherapy drug that's used for follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). It is often given to patients whose cancer has come back, or who have cancer that is not responding to other treatments. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245958 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245956&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fcd20.htm CD20 is probably the most popular CD marker in lymphomas. Find out what CD20 really is. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245956 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245954&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fbiopsy.htm What does a biosy mean? what are the different ypes of biopsies? Why is it required? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245954 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245952&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fstageandprognosis%2Ff%2Fperformance.htm The performance status of a cancer patient is a very important indicator of prognosis and influences treatment decisions. What is a performance status and how is it scored? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245952 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245950&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Flymphomatestes.htm Lymphoma can affect the testes (testicles) in men. Find out more about testicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245950 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245948&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fqt%2Fzevalin.htm Zevalin is a type of radioimmunotherapy drug that's used for some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It is often given to patients who whose cancer has come back, or who have cancer that is not responding to other treatments. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245948 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245946&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Ff%2Fdietlymphoma.htm All over the world the incidence of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is increasing, and no one knows precisely why. Are changing dietary habits an important cause of this trend? Does what you eat affect your risk of lymphoma? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245946 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245944&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fqt%2Frituxanallergy.htm Allergic reactions are common with Rituxan infusions, given for lymphoma. Why do these reactions occur? What are the signs of Rituxan allergy? How are these reactions treated and prevented? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245944 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245942&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Ftp%2Fchemonausea.htm Why does chemotherapy cause nausea and vomiting? What are the types of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting? Which chemotherapy drugs cause more nausea and vomiting? How is nausea and vomiting controlled? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245942 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245940&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fp%2Fvomittreatment.htm Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting can be treated with several effective agents. Here is an introduction to treatment of chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245940 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245938&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fantibiotic.htm s are used to control infections. Find out what antibiotics are. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245938 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245936&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fstemcell.htm What is a peripheral blood stem cell transplant (PBSCT)? what are the types of stem cell transplantation? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245936 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245934&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Ftransplantlymph.htm The risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma increases substantially after solid organ transplants. Why does it occur? How does post-transplant lymphoma behave? How is Post-transplant lymphoma treated? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245934 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245932&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fcd.htm CD markers are small molecules on cells that help us identify them. Find out more about CD markers. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245932 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245930&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fcytology.htm Understand what a cytopathology report tells you. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245930 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245928&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Fvelcademantle.htm Bortezomib (Velcade) has been granted FDA approval in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. What is Velcade? How effective is Velcade in Mantle Cell Lymphoma? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245928 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245926&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Flrchl.htm Lymphocyte Rich Classical Hodgkin's lymphoma (LRCHL) is a special type of Hodgkin's disease. Find out more about this lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245926 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245924&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fbonelymphoma.htm Primary bone lymphoma is a rare condition where lymphoma starts in a bone. Find out about the symptoms, tests and treatment of bone lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245924 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245922&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Ff%2Fhodgkinsmoking.htm Does smoking have anything to do with developing Hodgkin's Lymphoma? A study suggests that smoking may increase the chances of developing Hodgkin's Disease. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245922 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245920&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Ff%2Fwhynausea.htm Nausea and vomiting are extremely common after certain chemotherapy regimens. Why does nausea and vomiting occur after chemotherapy? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245920 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245919&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fp%2Fvomitingtypes.htm Chemotherapy can cause different types of nausea and vomiting. Here is a guide to acute, delayed and anticipatory nause and vomiting with chemotherapy. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245919 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245917&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Ff%2Fresponse.htm Response assessment after treatment results in a description with terms like complete response, partial response, stable disease etc. What do these response descriptors mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245917 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245915&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmediansurvival.htm Median survival is a term that indicates how long an individual may survive with a cancer and its treatment. Find out wha median survival means. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245915 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245913&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Fmabtherapy.htm Medical research has discovered a novel treatment approach to lymphomas. Using special proteins to target unique molecules present only on cancer cells, treatment can now focus on lymphoma cells without causing damage to normal cells. Find out how monoclonal antibodies work. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245913 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245911&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fqt%2Fabvdchemo.htm ABVD chemotherapy is a very common chemotherapy regimen for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Find out more about how ABVD chemotherapy is carried out, what drugs are used, possible side effects, and more. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245911 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245909&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Finvolvedfield.htm Involved field radiotherapy is a term used to describe a way of delivering radiation for lymphoma. Find out what involved field radiotherapy means and where it is used. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245909 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245907&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fdiseasefreesurv.htm Disease-free survival (DFS) is a very commonly used term used to describe the results of cancer treatments. What does does disease free survival mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245907 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245906&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Frituximabfnhl.htm Rituximab is used commonly in follicular (low grade) Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. How effective is Rituximab in this setting? Does Rituximab make a huge impact on the lives of people with follicular NHL? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245906 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245904&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Ff%2Fmelymphoma.htm Did your lifestyle or habits result in lymphoma? Put an end to your soul-searching.

 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245904 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245902&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Fp%2Fhairloss.htm Chemotherapy and Radiation cause hair loss. Find out why it occurs, how it can be prevented and how you can cope with hair loss. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245902 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245900&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Ff%2Fbloodtests.htm Whay are blood tests required before each cycle of chemotherapy for lymphomas? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245900 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245898&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Feventfreesurv.htm Event-free survival (EFS) is a term that is sometimes used in reports of therapies related to cancer treatment. What does event-free survival mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245898 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245896&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fbmrisk.htm Are there any risks in donating bone marrow. Find out the possible side effects of bone marrow donation. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245896 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245894&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Flymphadenopathy.htm refers to disease or enlargement of lymph nodes. Find out more about lymphadenopathy. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245894 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245892&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Fp%2Fpetscanresponse.htm PET scans are useful at various stages of lymphoma diagnosis, treatment and response assessment. Here are some guidelines on the use of PET scans after lymphoma treatment for response assessment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245892 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245889&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Flympholymphoma.htm Lymphoblastic lymphoma is a relatively rare aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). Find out more about lymphoblastic lymphoma - its features and its treatment.. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245889 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245888&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fcs%2Ff.htm An index of FAQs for the Lymphoma guide site. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245888 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245886&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fmixedcell.htm Mixed cellularity Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of the common types of Hodgkin's disease. Find out more about mixed cellularity Hodgkin's lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245886 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245884&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Ff%2Fhodgkincauses.htm Why does a person develop Hodgkin Lymphoma? Are there any known risk factors which lead to this disease? Doctors are still puzzled. Find out how much we know about the cause of Hodgkin disease. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245884 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245882&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Fpcnsltreatment.htm Treatment for primary CNS lymphoma, a lymphoma that affects only the brain, is different from the treatment for other lymphomas. Find out how primary CNS lymphoma is treated, and the outcomes of treatment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245882 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245880&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fqt%2Fangiolymphoma.htm Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma (AITL) is an uncommon form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Find out about the special features and the treatment of angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245880 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245878&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fbloodcount.htm What is a blood count? Why do doctors order a blood count? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245878 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245876&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fprogressionfree.htm Progression-free survival (PFS) is a term that is used to describe treatment results. What does progression-free survival mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245876 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245874&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Frituximab.htm Rituximab is a new form of treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas (NHL). It binds to special molecules on the surface of cancer cells and inactivates them. Read on to find out how rituximab acts and why it has become an important part of NHL treatment.

 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245874 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245873&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Fqt%2Febvlymphoma.htm Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection is associated with at least 3 different types of lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245873 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245872&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fclinicaltrials%2Ftp%2Fsurvivalterms.htm Understand the meaning of commonly used survival terms - median survival, overall survival, cause-specific survival, disease-free survival, progression free survival and event-free survuval. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245872 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245871&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fchemotherapy.htm is often the main form of treatment for lymphomas. Find out how chemotherapy kills the tumor cells and helps you achieve a cure. 

 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245871 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245870&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fanc.htm A description of Absolute Neutrophil Count or ANC encountered during chemotherapy or sradiotherapy for lymphomas. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245870 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245869&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Foverallsurvival.htm Overall survival (OS) is a common term used to describe the chances of survival and cure in cancer. What does overall survival mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245869 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245868&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Fgastricmalt.htm Gastric MALT lymphoma treatment - antibiotics, radiation, surgery and chemotherapy in the treatment of MALT lymphoma of the stomach. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245868 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245866&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Ff%2Fradiotherapy.htm Radiotherapy is one of the most commonly used treatments for lymphomas. Find out how it kills lymphoma cells and helps cure your lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245866 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245864&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Fp%2Fremission.htm After lymphoma treatment is over you are faced with new dilemmas and newer terms. Find out the meaning of remission, cure and relapse as it applies to lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245864 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245862&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Fnhltreat.htm Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma may be treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or monoclonal antibodies. Find out when and how they are used, and the treatment options for your disease. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245862 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245860&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Ftp%2Fsideeffects.htm Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are highly effective, but often at the cost of side-effects during treatment. Learn about common side effects and how to deal with them. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245860 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245858&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Fhodgkintypes.htm There are five main subtypes of Hodgkin Lymphoma. Find out more about them and the impact each subtype has on how the disease behaves and its treatment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245858 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245856&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithlymphoma%2Fp%2Fcardiotoxicity.htm Side effects of doxorubicin (Adriamycin) used in lymphoma chemotherapy include damage the heart at high doses. Find out more about doxorubicin cardiotoxicity in this article. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245856 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245854&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Ffnac.htm What is an FNAC? When is fine needle aspiration cytology used in lymphomas? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245854 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245852&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fretropnodes.htm What are retroperitoneal lymph nodes? How are retroperitoneal lymph nodes affected in lymphoma? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245852 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245850&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fstageandprognosis%2Fp%2Fhighnhlprognos.htm High Grade (Aggressive) Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is a fast growing lymphoma that can often be cured with correct treatment. The outcome of after treatment depends on some important prognostic factors. Find out what factors decide the treatment outcome and how. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245850 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245848&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fstageandprognosis%2Fp%2Flownhlprognosis.htm Follicular lymphoma is a slowly growing disease. Find out the factors that decide prognosis of follicular lymphoma and the FLIPI index. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245848 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245847&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fissuesduringtreatment%2Ftp%2Fdietchemo.htm You need to maintain a good and balanced diet while you receive chemotherapy. Here are some tips on tackling a poor appetite, choosing your food and ensuring a clean diet on chemotherapy. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245847 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245846&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatislymphoma%2Fqt%2Flymphomacancer.htm Lymphoma is a cancer of lymph cells (or lymphocytes). Lymphoma is the name given to a related group of nearly 30 different cancers. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245846 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245845&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Fp%2Fmarkers.htm With more than 25 different types of lymphoma, all behaving in a different manner, how does the doctor identify your disease type and treat you correctly. Find out about lymphoma markers and their amazing role in diagnosis using immunohistochemistry.

 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245845 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245844&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Faxillarynode.htm What are axillary lymph nodes? How are axillary nodes affected in Lymphoma? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245844 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245843&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fchop.htm What is CHOP chemotherapy used in Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas? What are the drugs used in CHOP chemotherapy? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245843 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245842&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fstageandprognosis%2Ff%2Fprognostic.htm The outcome of treatment for cancers depends on a number of prognostic factors. Find out what prognostic factors are and their importance in cancer management. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245842 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245841&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatment%2Fp%2Ffolliculartreat.htm Follicular (Low Grade) Lymphoma is a common variety of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). Find out how it is treated with chemotherapy, radiation and antibody therapy. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245841 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245840&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Ff%2Fpelebstein.htm Fever is one of important symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma. Individuals with Hodgkin Lymphoma may have a special pattern of fever that is thought to be very characteristic of this disease. Learn more about this symptom. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245840 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245839&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Fmaltlymphoma.htm MALT lymphoma is a type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Find out about MALT lymphoma - causes, symptoms, tests and treatment. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245839 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245838&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fcervicalnodes.htm What are cervical lymph nodes? How are cervical nodes affected in lymphoma? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245838 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245837&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatislymphoma%2Ff%2Flymphnodes.htm Lymph nodes are small structures that house lymphocytes. Lymph nodes become enlarged in many diseases including cancers like lymphoma. Find out more about lymph nodes. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245837 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245836&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Ff%2Fpruritus.htm Itching is one of the peculiar symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma. Why does it occur and what does it mean? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245836 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245835&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatislymphoma%2Fp%2Flymphsys.htm Lymphoma affects the lymph system and its structures. Find out about lymph-nodes, bone marrow and spleen as a part of the lymph system of our body. 
 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245835 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245834&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmediastinnodes.htm What are mediastinal lymph nodes? How are mediatinal lymph nodes affected in lymphoma? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245834 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245833&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Frchop.htm What is R-CHOP chemotherapy used in Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas (NHL)? What are the drugs used in R-CHOP chemotherapy? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245833 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245832&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Ff%2Fnonhodgkin.htm A basic introduction to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and how it got its name. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245832 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245831&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Fp%2Fbiopsy.htm Lymphoma is usually diagnosed from a biopsy of lymph nodes. Find out more about Lymph node biopsy and why it is required. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245831 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245830&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Fp%2Ffirsttests.htm A series of tests are required after diagnosis of Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Find out about these tests for lymphoma. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245830 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245829&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Ftcells.htm A T-cell is a type of blood cell that protects the body from infection. Find out more about T-cells. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245829 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245828&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Fp%2Fdiagnosis.htm The diagnosis of lymphoma requires a biopsy, and several tests to identify the type of lymphoma and how far it has spread. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245828 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245827&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Fburkitts.htm Burkitt's lymphoma is a rare form of aggressive Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects children. Find out more about this special type of lymphoma and its different features in different parts of the world. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245827 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245826&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fstageandprognosis%2Fp%2Fstage.htm The stage of your lymphoma determines how extensive your disease is and how it is likely to be treated. Most importantly, it is a pointer to how your disease will fare after treatment. Develop an understanding of what the stages mean.

 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245826 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245825&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fnonhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Ffollicularnhl.htm Follicular lymphoma is a common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph system. The symptoms are usually minor, and go unnoticed for a long time. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245825 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245824&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38311&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Ff%2Flargenodes.htm Enlargement of lymph nodes is the commonest symptom of lymphoma. Yet lymph nodes can enlarge in many other illnesses as well. Find out what enlarged lymph nodes really mean. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245824 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2244296&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38312&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Ff%2Fbsymptoms.htm B-symptoms are a group of symptoms that may be present in lymphoma patients. B symptoms make an great impact in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of lymphomas. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2244296 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2244296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2244295&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38312&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fhodgkinlymphoma%2Fp%2Fwhatishodgkin.htm Hodgkin's lymphoma is a common type of lymphoma. Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of lymph nodes. Find out more about Hodgkin's lymphoma.

 (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2244295 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2244295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2244294&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38312&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatislymphoma%2Fp%2Flymphoma.htm Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. A brief introduction to lymphoma and cancer. (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2244294 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2244294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2244293&cid=s_38310_6_f&fid=38312&url=http%3A%2F%2Flymphoma.about.com%2Fod%2Ftestsforlymphoma%2Ff%2Fwhybonemarrow.htm Why do doctors perform a bone marrow test? (Source: About.com Lymphoma) About.com Lymphoma consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2244293 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2244293