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What treatment is for b cell non hogkins lymphoma?

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COPADM, CYM and xrt: Combination chemotherapy with anti cd-20 antibody and radiation can result in durable remissions.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Non Hodgkin lymphoma: There are many type of b cells nhl.In general- very responsive to chemo and biological agent- which is the mainstay treatment of nhl. It is also sensitive to radiation tx which sometimes used as a single agent in a very limited localized stage. Treatment would depend on the biology, stage, other prognostic factors- like age, blood counts, symptoms, etc. Radioimmunotherapy, bmt are also available.

Answered 12/30/2012

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There is good treatm: B cell lymphomas are commonly treated with chemotherapy which is quite successful in controlling and often curing this cancer. But you need to be in nthe hands of an expert at a major cancer center to obtain the best results.

Answered 6/5/2013

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