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About Lymphoma > Getting Started

Last update: 06/06/2009

Before Diagnosis | Following Diagnosis | Background on Lymphoma   
Treatment Background | Treatments | How to Help

Before Diagnosis

"Although the finding of lymphadenopathy [enlarged lymph nodes] sometimes raises fears about serious illness, it is usually a result of benign infectious causes"

Lymphadenopathy: Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation  American Family Physician

Before the biopsy: Inquire if the extra tissue can be snap frozen
See Centers Advancing Translational Research for centers that specialize in this

Following Diagnosis

Guidelines at Diagnosis  

what you need to know and do when 
first diagnosed with lymphoma. 

Considerations at relapse  
guidelines for patients, by patients 

About Watchful Waiting

Encouragement
lymphomas are treatable, some types are curable, even at advanced stages.

Support Groups  
how to subscribe to various groups.  It's easy.
 
Patient Stories

Optimizing Doctor Consults 

Finding Doctors / Second Opinions/ Experts

Treatment support
How to reduce risk treatment-related complications

Background

What's Lymphoma ... Brochure | More detail

understanding lymphoma starts with a basic understanding of cancer 

Understanding Grade and Stage

The Lymphatic system  

Symptoms of lymphoma and how to describe symptoms to your doctor

Types of lymphoma - resource pages on the subtypes of lymphoma.  (Please use Ask Question above if your subtype is not yet included.)

Prognostic factors  that may predict response to treatment  Also describes limitations of statistical information.

Experts on Lymphomas

Tests used to diagnose and monitor disease, or judge response to treatments

Evaluating Medical Claims 

identifying sources of bias, conflict of interest, strong and weak evidence (such as testimonials)

Testimonials  - PDF

"Testimonials on the other hand are stories put forth as *evidence* that a choice led to an outcome. The intent is to persuade and promote a medical practice, often one that  is not yet proven" 

Big Pharma Conspiracy? 

When Lay Persons Give Medical Advice  

 

Treatment Background

Treatment decisions - factors that can influence treatment goal, type, and timing

When to treat?  Watch & Wait?
What are some of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a need to begin treating  indolent lymphomas?

Overcoming Drug Resistance

Considerations at Relapse
guidelines for patients, by patients 

Treatment Goals, Terms, Outcomes, and Types of Interventions 
What's a Drug?

Remission and Response
terms that describe disease state, 
and response to treatment. 

Treatment support
How to reduce risk treatment-related complications

Treatments

Treatments for Lymphoma

Treatment support
How to reduce risk treatment-related complications

Emerging Treatments

Clinical trials of Interest for Lymphoma

Clinical trials by treatment type

Immune-based therapies

Treatment Pipeline

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