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What is the prognosis for someone who has stage 3 lymphoma in a young adult?

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

What type lymphoma: There are several different types of lymphoma, and the prognosis varies a great deal depending upon the type of lymphoma and/or patient's characteristics, such as age and baseline state of health. In addition to Hodgkins lymphoma, there are so many types of non-Hodgkins lymphoma that it is even confusing for some doctors. The doctor who diagnosed the lymphoma is best person to ask re. prognosis.

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Prognosis: differs depending on type of Lymphoma (Hodgkin's, non/Hodgkin/'s) and where the cancer is found to be in the body- which tissues/organs? lymph nodes, etc. Remember - The type and stage of the lymphoma provide useful information about a person’s prognosis (outlook), but for some types of lymphomas the stage isn’t too helpful on its own. In these cases, other factors can give doctors a better idea .

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