non-hodgkin's lymphoma…

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lymphoma, malignant, ct scan, immune system structures, lymphoma, non-hodgkin's, lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, cancer, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, non-hodgkin's lymphomas, cancers of lymphoid tissue, lymph nodes, spleen, organs, the immune system, non-hodgkin's lymphomas, slow-growing, low-grade, rapidly growing, high-grade, cancer, most patients, lymphomas, suppressed immune systems, a result of organ transplantation, instance, tumors, graded according to level of malignancy, aggressiveness, - low-grade, intermediate-grade, high-grade, burkitt's tumor, example of a high-grade lymphoma, non-hodgkin's tumors occur more frequently than hodgkin's lymphoma, non-hodgkin's lymphomas affect people older than 50, high-risk groups include organ transplant recipients, immunosuppressed people, incidence is 3 in 10,000 people, enlarged lymph nodes, an armpit lump, isolated, widespread, fever, excessive sweating, night sweats, unintentional weight loss, additional symptoms that associated, disease include flank pain, indicate non-hodgkin's lymphoma, a peripheral blood smear showing abnormal white blood cells, a cbc, differential, a lymph node biopsy, a bone marrow biopsy, a staging evaluation, tumor staging, the extent, the disease includes, a physical examination, ct scans, the chest, abdomen, pelvis, a lymphangiogram, an exploratory laparotomy, liver biopsy, blood chemistry tests, mri, x-ray study, a pet scan, positron emission test, tests, a gallium, ga, scan, an immunoelectrophoresis, serum test, a quantitative immunoglobulins, nephelometry, a mononucleosis spot test, treatment depends upon the stage, low-grade disease, need to be observed, no treatment, it causes, early treatment is not more effective, treatment becomes necessary, chemotherapy, radiation therapy used, patients, more aggressive, resistant disease, require more intensive treatment, high-dose chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation a treatment option in selected cases, stress of illness eased by joining a support group whose members share common experiences, cancer, support group, average survival is 6 to 8 years, patients, low-grade lymphoma, patients, high-grade lymphoma depends upon the response to chemotherapy, type of high-grade lymphoma, 30% of adults, high-grade lymphoma, permanently cured, infections resulting from immune suppression from chemotherapy, radiation therapy, low gamma globulin secondary to disease, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, symptoms of this disorder develop, have non-hodgkin's lymphoma, experience persistent fever, signs of infection.