What is stage A non-Hodgkin lymphoma?

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Stage A non-Hodgkin (or Hodgkin's) lymphoma is a term applied to certain diagnoses of a type of cancer that develops in the lymph system. Doctors assign stages to a lymphoma diagnosis based on how many tumors are found, and how widespread they are in the body. Stage A lymphoma is a type of stage which, along with a number between 1 and 4, indicates whether certain additional symptoms are present in addition to cancerous lymph cells.

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Your odds of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: about 1 in 50. But you can reduce your risk by 21 percent if you are a man or by 41 percent if you ar...

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Approximately 20 men and women out of every 100,000 have non-Hodgkin lymphoma. That comes out to a t...

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Non-Hodgkin (or Hodgkin's) lymphoma is a term applied to a type of cancer that develops in the lymph...

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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or NHL, develops when cancerous cells crowd out healthy ones in the tissues and organs that make up the immune system, your bodys line of defense. To fight infection, your lymph system extends throughout most of your body, which is why lymphoma can spread easily. If you notice swollen lymph nodes, unexplained weight loss and extreme fatigue, visit your doctor. Children should also be monitored for breathing problems, a symptom of Childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although no one knows the cause of this cancer, if youre a male or Caucasian, have HIV/AIDS or intake a diet high in fats, you have a higher chance of developing adult non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Early detection and treatment can lead to success against this cancer.

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