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A member asked:

I'm sure i have lymphoma because of my night sweats. what can i do to prevent this?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

While night sweats: Are associated with lymphoma, there are many other possibilities, especially infectious.

Answered 4/23/2018

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