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The lymph nodes, are small, bean-shaped organs, found beneath the skin in the neck, underarm, and the groin. These nodes are interconnected by the lymph vessels, which contain a watery fluid called the lymph. The lymphocytes, which fight infections, are produced and stored in the lymph node.

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Master Regulator That Drives Majority of Lymphoma Discovered
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Special Cap Helps Prevent Chemotherapy Hair Loss
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Scientists Search for Therapeutic Synergy in Primary Effusion Lymphoma
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Gene Variations That Predict Chemotherapy Side Effects Discovered
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Chemotherapy Works in an Unexpected Way: Research
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Hodgkins Lymphoma

Hodgkins lymphoma or Hodgkins disease has the distinction of being the first cancer to be cured by chemotherapy or by radiotherapy.

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Non Hodgkins Lymphoma is a cancer that affects the lymph tissues. It is made up of a wide array of subtypes.

Burkitt s Lymphoma

Burkitt s lymphoma is a rare type of non-hodgkin s lymphoma that commonly affects children. It usually begins in the abdominal region.

About | What are the Symptoms and Signs of Burkitt s lymphoma? | Diagnosis and Treatment of Burkitt s Lymphoma | Reference |

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Accelerated Approval for Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
FDA has suggested that newer chemotherapy drugs should be approved faster so as to be used in neoadjuvant therapy of breast cancer.

Can Combination Chemotherapy Improve Prognosis of Adrenocortical Cancer?
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Chemotherapy may Not be Necessary in All Patients Post-Hydatidiform Mole Evacuation
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Iniparib Plus Chemotherapy - More Effective in Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer can be effectively treated by using a combination of chemotherapy drugs and Iniparib.

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