Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network.The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes (lymph glands), spleen, thymus gla...
Physical exam: Your doctor checks for swollen lymph nodes, including in your neck, underarm and groin, as well as a swollen spleen or liver.Removing a lymph node for testing: Your doctor may recommend a lymph node biopsy procedure to remove all or part of a lymph node for laborat...
Doctors aren't sure what causes lymphoma. But it begins when a disease-fighting white blood cell called a lymphocyte develops a genetic mutation. The mutation tells the cell to...
Active surveillance: Some forms of lymphoma are very slow growing. You and your doctor may decide to wait to treat your lymphoma when it causes signs and symptoms that interfe...
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Doctors aren't sure what causes lymphoma. But it begins when a disease-fighting white blood cell called a lymphocyte develops a genetic mutation. The mutation tells the cell to... 
Active surveillance: Some forms of lymphoma are very slow growing. You and your doctor may decide to wait to treat your lymphoma when it causes signs and symptoms that interfe... 