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Lymphomas in Brief
April 19th, 2011 | 
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Lymphomas are tumors of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system defends the body. It consists of cells (lymphocytes) nodes, spleen, tonsils, but is also present in all organs (especially the bone marrow, intestines, glands,).. Lymphoma may develop from one of two major families of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes or T lymphocytes
As with most tumors, the exact cause of lymphoma is unknown. However, we know that people whose immune defenses are weakened (after or during treatment of various diseases) have a higher risk of developing lymphoma. Some viruses can promote development of lymphoma but it is by no means a contagious disease. Read the rest of this entry »