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Common Questions on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
Can you explain what lymph nodes are and how the lymphatic system works?
Learning About Lymphoma – Lymphoma Research Association
Lymphatic System – Lymphoma Information Network
What is a lymph node and what does it do – Lymphoma Association

Are there any symptoms of lymphoma?
What are the signs and symptoms of lymphoma – Lymphoma Research Foundation
Symptoms – Patients Against Lymphoma
How Is Hodgkins Lymphoma Diagnosed - American Cancer Society

Do you have any information on tests that I may have?
How is non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosed – American Cancer Society
Non -Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Diagnosis – Lymphoma Information Network

How do doctors know if it is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma or Hodgkin’s Disease? What is the difference between the two?
What is non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – American Cancer Society

Indolent, high grade, B cell, large cell… What does it all mean?
How s non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Classified and Graded – Lymphoma Research Foundation
Lymphoma Classification and Typing – Lymphoma Information Network
What Is non-Hodgkins Lymphoma - American Cancer Society

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
Adult Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®
Adult Primary CNS Lymphoma: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®

Can you tell me more about monoclonal antibodies and other biological therapies?
Monoclonal Antibodies – American Cancer Society
Biologic Therapies - National Cancer Institute

Are all remissions the same? Can you explain all the different terms?
About remissions – Patients Against Lymphoma

I want to keep informed about new treatments for lymphoma. Any suggestions on how to do this?
Lymphoma Treatment – Lymphoma Research Foundation
(Articles, web casts, and sign up for email lymphoma updates)
Lymphoma - The main page has current news article listings.

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on Non-Hodgkins Lymphomas?
Information Finder on Hematological Cancers

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