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kellyjaisingh

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Compare and contrast Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe and define four common treatments for cancer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: More than 90 of cases of lymphomas are non-Hodgkin lymphomas. These types arise in either of two groups of immune cells: B lymphocytes or T lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas can develop at any age, and usually the first signs are enlarged lymph nodes, fever, sweating, and weight loss. Hodgkin lymphoma, also called Hodgkin's disease, is one of the most curable forms of cancer. It typically occurs in people age 15 to 35 or in people over age 50. Hodgkin lymphoma arises in the lymph nodes and can spread to other sites. The earliest sign is usually enlarged lymph nodes, accompanied by sweating, chills, itching, loss of appetite, and weight loss.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Answers will define and describe any four of the following
 Surgery
 Radiation therapy
 Chemotherapy
 Hormone therapy
 Biological therapy
 Treatments that target blood vessels
 Stem cell transplantation



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