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Research Notes on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are a diverse group of cancers which arise from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. NHL is distinct from Hodgkin lymphoma in its pathologic features, epidemiology, common sites of involvement, clinical behavior, and treatment. The broad category of non-Hodgkin lymphoma encompasses diseases with varying courses, treatments, and prognoses. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • It is estimated that over 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma every year.1
  • Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the most common treatments.
  • Rituximab (brand name Rituxan) -- an antibody-based therapy -- is a biotherapy frequently used for NHL.2
  • Survival rates are much higher than in the past.3

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Research Notes References

  1. NCI: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  2. Mayo Clinic: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Treatments and Drugs
  3. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Facts & Statistics

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