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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
- Maintain a balanced and nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to support overall health, immune function, and energy levels during treatment.
- Engage in regular, moderate physical activity as tolerated to improve stamina, reduce fatigue, and enhance mental well-being.
- Prioritize adequate sleep and incorporate stress management techniques, such as meditation or yoga, to support emotional and physical recovery.
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption to reduce additional health risks and optimize the body's response to therapy.
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Medicinal & Non-Surgical Treatment
- Chemotherapy: Administration of powerful drugs to kill cancer cells, often given in cycles and combinations (e.g., CHOP, R-CHOP regimens) depending on the lymphoma type.
- Immunotherapy: Treatments that harness or boost the body's own immune system to fight cancer, including monoclonal antibodies (e.g., Rituximab), checkpoint inhibitors, and CAR T-cell therapy.
- Targeted Therapy: Drugs that specifically target vulnerabilities in cancer cells, interfering with their growth, division, and spread, often with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy.
- Radiation Therapy: Use of high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors, often used for localized disease or to relieve symptoms.
- Stem Cell Transplantation: High-dose chemotherapy followed by infusion of healthy blood-forming stem cells (autologous or allogeneic), used for aggressive or relapsed lymphomas.
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Surgical & Procedural Interventions
- Biopsy (Excisional, Incisional, Core Needle): Essential for accurate diagnosis and classification of lymphoma, involving the removal of a lymph node or tissue sample for pathological examination.
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration: Performed to determine if the lymphoma has spread to the bone marrow, which is crucial for accurate staging and treatment planning.
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap): May be performed to check for lymphoma cells in the cerebrospinal fluid, particularly in certain types of NHL or if there is concern for central nervous system involvement.
- Splenectomy: Surgical removal of the spleen, occasionally performed if the spleen is significantly enlarged, causing symptoms, or heavily involved with lymphoma.
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