Lymphoma Facts
Lymphoma FactsTo learn more,contact: Lymphoma Research FoundationPatient Education,Services and Support8800 Venice Blvd., Suite 207Los Angeles,CA 90034HELPLINE:800-500-9976 (toll is a cancer of the lymphatic lymphatic system includes tissues and organssuch as your spleen and tonsils. It also includeslymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) and smallbean-shaped organs called lymph nodes, which helpyour body fight infection and Lymphatic System This picture showsyour lymphatic system,lymph nodes, nodes are drawnas small are two types oflymphoma: Non-Hodgkin sLymphoma (NHL):There are two types ofNHL, B-celllymphoma and T-celllymphoma. The two types are again divided into: Indolent Lymphoma grows slowly. Aggressive Lymphoma grows doctors describe Lymphoma , they will oftenuse both terms.)
How to Choose a Treatment(continued) • Monoclonal Antibodies: These are drugs like Rituxan®, which directly target lymphoma cells and do not harm normal cells.These drugs are sometimes called “smart drugs” or “guided missiles” because they know exactly
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