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Allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant

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Stem cell transplant after high-dose chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat people with lymphoma. The purpose of a stem cell transplant in lymphoma is to compensate for higher doses of chemotherapy that will… read more

Autologous (self) stem cell transplant

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Stem cell transplant after high-dose chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat people with lymphoma. The purpose of a stem cell transplant in lymphoma is to compensate for higher doses of chemotherapy that will… read more

Clinical trials

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Depending on several factors, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials studying new treatments for lymphoma. Clinical trials are the only way that new treatments for lymphoma can be tested.… read more

Chemotherapy

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Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells. Some doctors may refer to all medication prescribed for someone with lymphoma as chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is… read more

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

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In some cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and lymphoma, abnormal versions of white blood cells known as plasma B cells proliferate, crowding out healthy cells and forming tumors. Healthy plasma cells… read more

Radiation therapy

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Radiation therapy (also called RT or radiotherapy) is used to treat Hodgkins lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL). Radiation therapy is more likely to be used in cases where lymphoma is limited to one… read more

Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) for Lymphoma

The Adriamycin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to… read more

Blenoxane (Bleomycin) for Lymphoma

The Blenoxane brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your…

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Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide) for Lymphoma

The Cytoxan brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your… read more

Oncovin (Vincristine) for Lymphoma

The Oncovin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your… read more