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B-Cell Lymphoma is type of cancer that effects the B-Cells (white blood cells) in our body.¹ It is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, mostly occurring in people with immune system disorders such as AIDS.² B-Cells in our body are cells that we have to fight bacteria, once those cells have mutated and become cancerous they will multiply, and create clones of those cells throughout the body. Since they are cloning individual cells every persons B-cell Lymphoma is unique.³

Fast Facts:

• -- A B-cell is type of lymphocyte.⁴
• -- There are two types of lymphocytes, B-cell and T-cell.
• -- B-cell lymphoma is the most common in the United States. Making up 85% of all lymphomas.⁵
• -- B-cells create antibodies to fight against infection, bacteria, and viruses in the body.
• -- B-cells are all throughout the body so B-cell lymphoma can start anywhere, but the main places they normally start are in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus Gland, adenoids, tonsils, digestive tract, and bone marrow.
• -- Most common treatments are chemotherapy, radiation, and monoclonal antibody therapy.⁶

5 Great Resources on B-Cell Lymphoma

• American Cancer Society: Types of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
• Cancer Center: B-Cell Lymphoma
• CCR California: What is B-Cell Lymphoma
• Lymphoma.org: Understanding Non- Hodgkins Lymphoma
• Biooncology: B-Cell Surface Proteins

5 Latest Headlines on B-Cell Lymphoma

• More B-Cell Lymphoma News from Topix

What is B-Cell Lymphoma?

• National Cancer Institute: Definition of B-Cell Lymphoma
• Wikipedia: What is B-Cell Lymphoma
• Lymphomation: B-Cell Lympoma
• Lymphoma.org: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

What are the Symptoms of B-Cell Lymphoma?

• Cancer Backup: Signs and Symptoms
• Wrong Diagnosis: Symptoms of B-Cell Lymphoma
• UptoDate: Symptoms

What are the Causes and Complications of B-Cell Lymphoma?

• Wrong Diagnosis: Complications with B-Cell Lymphoma
• Cancer Backup: Causes
• A.D.A.M. (via Healthtalk): Causes of B-Cell Lymphoma

What are the Treatments and Medications for B-Cell Lymphoma?

• Rituxan: Offical Site
• Journal of the American Society of Hematology: Treament for B-Cell Lymphoma
• National Cancer Insitute: Treament for Elderly People with B-Cell Lymphoma
• PubMed Central: B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment using Antibodies
• Karger: Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Leg - Complete Remission with Perilesional Interferon Alpha
• Cancer Backup: Treatment Options
• Cancer Center: Cancer Treatments

What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for B-Cell Lymphoma?

• Cancer News: Stem Cell Transplantation for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
• Acupuncture.com: Acupuncture for Cancer Patients
• TauMed: Treatment Option

What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of B-Cell Lymphoma?

• eMedicine: Stages
• Cancer Backup: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
• Oncology Channel: Types of B-Cell Lymphoma

How Do You Prevent B-Cell Lymphoma?

• Healthcentral: Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma (June 24,2008)
• About.com: Lymphoma Prevention

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about B-Cell Lymphoma

• Cancer Forums: Lymphoma - Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Forum
• Cancer Focus: Lymphoma Forum
• Healthtalk Blogs: Lymphoma Blog
• Healthboards: Cancer:Lymphomas Forum

Foundations and Support Groups on B-Cell Lymphoma

• Daily Strength: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Support Group
• OncoChat: Online Chat Support with Cancer Surviors
• On Top Of Cancer: Lymphoma Support Group

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on B-Cell Lymphoma

• Google Scholar: B-Celly Lymphoma Articles
• JAMA: Articles on B-Cell Lymphoma
• PubMed Central: Articles on B-Cell Lymphoma

Clinical Trials on B-Cell Lymphoma

• ClinicalTrials: Clinical Trials on B-Cell Lymphoma
• Center Watch: Listing for B-Cell Lymphoma

Related WisdomCards

• AIDS
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cancer
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• Lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
• Hodgkins Lymphoma
• HIV
• T-Cell Lymphoma

GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Lymphomation: B-Cell Lympoma
2. ↑ WebMD (via emedicine): B-cell Lymphoma
3. ↑ Cancer Center: B-Cell Lymphoma
4. ↑ Healthtalk: What is B-cell Lymphoma
5. ↑ Lymphomation: B-Cell Lympoma B-cell Lymphoma
6. ↑ Cancer Backup: Diffuse Large B-cell Lymophoma

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