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Lymphomas occur when malignant cells penetrate the lymphatic system, which consists of the nodes in the neck, armpit, and
groin regions. Because all of these nodes are connected through the lymph system of vessels, lymphomas spread quite easily
through the lymphatic system before being detected.
There are two main types of lymphomas: Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's. While Hodgkin's is more curable than non-Hodgkin's,
non-Hodgkin's is more prevalent in children.
Treatment
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The treatment, and the eventual success of the given treatment, depends widely on the progression of the disease and it's
intensity. A combination of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and bone marrow transplantation is the common treatment.
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