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What are the effects of a bone marrow transplant on a person with hodgkins lymphoma ?
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Yes: Bone marrow transplants have been used to treat refractory lymphoma with some degree of success.
Answered 6/2/2013
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Sometimes: A transplant is typically is used for lymphoma that has relapsed. It can be effective as long as the lymphoma is responsive to chemotherapy. The percentage of cure is dependent on type of lymphoma.
Answered 8/4/2015
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