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what do you have to know about lymphoma in general - Answers-- CA of cell originating from lymphoid lineage - most common hematological malignancy in the US - 2 divisions: Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's [subdivided into indolent, aggressive, and very aggressive; NOT curable w/ indolent, possible curable w/ aggressive and very aggressive] - occurs in men more than women - tobacco use DOES NOT carry any risk - none prevention /screening at this time what are some risk factors for lymphoma...

-Female patients who have received chest radiation therapy should be encouraged to perform regular breast self-examinations. -All patients should be counselled on health habits that may help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, including avoidance of smoking, control of lipids, and the use of sunscreen. -Although splenectomy is uncommon with modern therapy, any patient who has undergone this procedure needs to be counselled about vaccination needs and their long-term risk of ...

treatment of choice for advanced, refractory, or relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma (stages IIIB and IV) - Answers-Intensive chemotherapy with or without the use of autologous or allogeneic HSCT and hematopoietic growth factors radiation for hodgkins - Answers-Radiation as a supplement varies Depends on Sites of disease Presence of disease after chemotherapy -Response to therapy is determined by PET and CT scans and other diagnostic tests (e.g., bone marrow biopsy). treatment complications...

Hodgkin's Lymphoma features the presence of an abnormal cell called what? - Answers-Reed-Sternberg cell. two groups Hodgkin's Lymphoma is seen in? - Answers-early adulthood 15-40 and older adults over 55. how is Hodgkin's Lymphoma different from NHL? - Answers-arises in single node or chain and spreads first to anatomically contiguous lymphoid tissues. what occurs in NHL as it spreads that does not happen in Hodgkin's Lymphoma? - Answers-extra nodal activity is rare for Hodgkin's L...

Side effects of non-hodgkin's lymphoma treatment - Answers-stomatitis so Modify diet as necessary (bland), Frequent mouth rinses (salt and soda), Artificial saliva, and Topical anesthetics. Nausea and vomiting common so Small, frequent meals (high protein and calorie) and Antiemetics. Diarrhea so Low residue diet and 3L per day of Fluid intake. Irradiated skin care including Clean with mild soap, Apply soothing creams (hydrocortisone 1% for itching), No tight-fitting clothing or harsh fabrics,...

What radiation therapy is used to treat NHL? - Answers-External beam radiation - can be given with chemo - may be the main treatment for some types of lymphoma if found early (stage 1 or 2) - may get whole body radiation - also used a palliative - ease symptoms What Stem cell transplant procedures are used in the treatment of NHL? - Answers-- Autologous SCT: considered a standard treatment under certain circumstances - Allogenic SCT - Adjunctive with high dose chemotherapy and or high b...