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General Information About Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

A type of cancer that generally develops in the lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue found in organs such as the stomach, intestines or skin. In some cases, NHL involves bone marrow and blood.

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can be indolent or aggressive.
Older age, being male, and having a weakened immune system can increase the risk of adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Signs and symptoms of adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, fever, drenching night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue.
Tests that examine the lymph system and other parts of the body are used to help diagnose and stage adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Read the full article on the National Cancer Institute website.

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