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Lymphoma

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A malignancy that develops in the lymph glands that causes nodes to grow abnormally large.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Blood disorders • Lymphoproliferative disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Abdomen

Types of

Non-hodgkin lymphoma
Condition
Plasmacytoma
Condition
Hodgkin disease
Condition

Symptoms

Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Stomach pain
Abdominal discomfort
Alopecia
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Lymphoma
Prednisone
4.2
6 reviews
Mesna
3
5 reviews
Interferon alfa 2b
2
4 reviews
Rituximab
2
1 review
Mechlorethamine
1
5 reviews
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Lymphoma

Surgery

Surgery

Other treatments

Light therapy
Watchful waiting

Tests

HTLV I/II antibody
HIV test
HIV antibody 1 and 2
Hepatitis C antibody
Hepatitis B surface antibody
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