non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
This cancer originates in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Lymphocytes are concentrated in your bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, digestive tract and skin. Although lymphomas can start in other organs, they usually begin in your lymph nodes. The most common early sign is painless swelling of the lymph nodes in your neck, armpit or groin.
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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: A Cancer of the Lymphatic System
Last Modified: September 21, 2010
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) refers to a group of closely related cancers that affect the white blood cells of the lymphatic system. All types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are divided into two major groups:… View Full Article
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