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How is non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma classified? - Answers-According to different cellular characteristics and lymph node characteristics. Why is non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma "worse" than Hodgkin's Lymphoma? - Answers-Widely disseminated disease is usually present at time of diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma can be classified as either aggressive (fast-growing) or__________________? - Answers-Indolent (slow-growing). What is the most commonly occurring hematologic cancer? Why has it increased?...

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Answers-1) 2/3 patients greater than 60 years old more in males 2) Rare under 50 years old 3) Most common leukemia in US adults 4) Survival 2-14 years 5) Cells fully mature and abnormal; cells don't die so accumulate in the blood Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - General Pathophysiology - Answers-1) Derived from B-lymphs 2) Cells fully mature 3) Escape apoptosis (cell death)- increased cells in marrow and circulation Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - E...