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ARTICLES RELATED TO Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis | | | |  Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - DiagnosisIf non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is suspected, the doctor asks about the person's medical history and performs a physical exam. The exam includes feeling to see if the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin are enlarged. In addition to checking general signs of health, the doctor may perform blood tests.
The doctor may also order tests that produce pictures of the inside of the body. These may include:
X-rays: Pictures of areas inside the body created by high-energy radiation.
CT scan (computed tomography scan, als ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Staging If non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is diagnosed, the doctor needs to learn the stage, or extent, of the disease. Staging is a careful attempt to find out whether the cancer has spread and, if so, what parts of the body are affected. Treatment decisions depend on these findings.
The doctor considers the following to determine the stage of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma:
The number and location of affected lymph nodes;
Whether the affected lymph nodes are above, below, or on both sides of the diaphragm (the thin muscle under the lu ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Prognosis It is natural for anyone facing cancer to be concerned about what the future holds. Understanding the nature of cancer and what to expect can help patients and their loved ones plan treatment, anticipate lifestyle changes, and make quality of life and financial decisions.
Cancer patients frequently ask their doctors or search on their own for an answer to the question, "What is my prognosis?" Prognosis is a prediction of the future course and outcome of a disease and an indication of the likelihood of recovery. However, it is only an estimate. When doctors discuss a patient's prognosis, they are attempting to project wh ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Etiology The incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has increased dramatically over the last couple of decades. This disease has gone from being relatively rare to being the fifth most common cancer in the United States. At this time, little is known about the reasons for this increase or about exactly what causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Doctors can seldom explain why one person gets non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and another does not. It is clear, however, that cancer is not caused by an injury, and is not contagious; no one can "c ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Nutrition Eating well during cancer treatment means getting enough food energy and protein to help prevent weight loss and regain strength. Good nutrition often helps people feel better and have more energy.
Some people with cancer find it hard to eat a balanced diet because they may lose their appetite. In addition, common side effects of treatment, such as nausea, vomiting, or mouth sores, can make eating difficult. Often, foods taste different. Also, people being treated for cancer may not feel ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Treatment The doctor develops a treatment plan to fit each patient's needs. Treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease, the type of cells involved, whether they are indolent or aggressive, and the age and general health of the patient.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is often treated by a team of specialists that may include a hematologist, medical oncologist, and/or radiation oncologist. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is usually treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these treatments. In some cases, bone ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Over the years, doctors have used a variety of terms to classify the many different types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Most often, they are grouped by how the cancer cells look under a microscope and how quickly they are likely to grow and spread. Aggressive lymphomas, also known as intermediate and high-grade lymphomas, tend to grow and spread quickly and cause severe symptoms. Indolent lymphomas, also referred to as low-grade lymphomas, tend to grow quite slowly and cause fewer symptoms. One of the paradoxes of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is that ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Symptoms The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm (axilla), or groin.
Other symptoms may include the following:
Unexplained fever
Night sweats
Constant fatigue
Unexplained weight loss and anorexia (poor appetite)
Itchy skin (pruritus)
Reddened patches on the skin
When symptoms like these occur, they are not sure signs of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. They may also be caused by other, less serious conditions ...
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| | | | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis: Encyclopedia II - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Clinical trials Many people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma take part in clinical trials (research studies). Doctors conduct clinical trials to learn about the effectiveness and side effects of new treatments. In some trials, all patients receive the new treatment. In others, doctors compare different therapies by giving the new treatment to one group of patients and the standard therapy to another group; or they may compare one standard treatment with another. Research like this has led to significant advances in the treatment of cancer. Each achievement brin ...
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