Burkitt's Lymphoma Learning Center
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Burkitt lymphoma is a lymph gland tumor classified as a non-Hodgkin's type of lymphoma . |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Unexplained swollen lymph nodes; Non-tender nodes; Rapid growth of the lymph nodes; Nodes that grow together to form ...
Causes
This type of tumor was first discovered in children in certain parts of Africa, but it also occurs in the United Stat...
Tests
Lymph node biopsy; Chest x-ray; Bone marrow biopsy; CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis; Cerebral spinal fluid ...
Treatments
Chemotherapy is used to treat this type of cancer. Commonly used medicines include prednisone, cyclophosphamide, vinc...
Drugs
Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) that is sometimes called a B-cell lymphoma or small...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and probl...
Complications
Complications of treatment (radiation therapy or chemotherapy; Spread of the cancer.
Prevention
Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) that is sometimes called a B-cell lymphoma or small...
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