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What are the treatments for cancer in the lymph nodes in the mesentery?

Mesenteric lymphoma, which affects lymph nodes in the tissue between the intestine and abdominal wall, is typically treated with a combination approach.

The main treatment usually involves:

* Surgery to remove the mass
* Chemotherapy following Show Full Answer

What are the treatments for cancer in the lymph nodes in the mesentery?

Mesenteric lymphoma, which affects lymph nodes in the tissue between the intestine and abdominal wall, is typically treated with a combination approach.

The main treatment usually involves:

* Surgery to remove the mass
* Chemotherapy following surgery

Chemotherapy can be given as a single drug like bendamustine (Treanda), or as a combination of drugs. One common combination regimen used is called EPOCH, which includes:

* Etoposide
* Prednisone
* Vincristine (Oncovin)
* Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
* Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)

Chemotherapy is typically combined with rituximab (Rituxan), an antibody drug that specifically targets the CD20 molecule on B cells to attack the cancer.

Some cases respond well to chemotherapy, though the cancer can sometimes come back after treatment. Regular follow-up appointments are important to monitor the disease status.

Because mesenteric lymphoma is extremely rare, treatment plans may vary, and your doctor will develop the best approach for your specific situation.

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