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In that location you could experience pain, weakness or swelling. Some doctors are qualified on their own to diagnose a patient with lymphoma while others may refer you to a specialist. There are several tests you must go through including, but not limited to, a blood test and perhaps even a biopsy of the area where it is thought the lymphoma could be residing.

Remember that if you do get diagnosed with lymphoma do not fret. There are new and innovative ways, as well as traditional methods, to help delay the growth of or kill the lymphoma altogether. Some treatments for lymphoma include, but are certainly not limited to: 1. Stage I and II: radiotherapy This has been shown to cause remission for long periods of time and, in some cases, has cured the lymphoma completely. 2. Stage III and IV: High dose radiotherapy and chemotherapy The issue the medical community has with this kind of treatment however is that it tends to induce remission at a higher rate. 3. Bone Marrow transplant Though not available, it is being tested as a way to deal with lymphoma.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lymphoma, the following are some informational and support groups and organizations you may want to look into to help you deal with the diagnosis. 1. On the internet one of the best sources for everything you would want to know about lymphoma is located at http://lymphoma.about.com 2. The Cancer Treatment Centers of America have been highly rated in their ability to help patients and family members cope, as well as coming up with new and innovative treatment techniques for working toward a cure for lymphoma as well as many other cancers. 3. For support groups and/or financial support, check out the Lukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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