Since the cause of non-Hodgkins lymphoma is unknown, there are
few things you can do to reduce your risk. Some possible means
to reduce risk are explained here. Avoid Repeated Exposure to
Certain Chemicals People who work around pesticides,
fertilizers, and solvents have a greater chance of developing
non-Hodgkins lymphoma than people who are not exposed to these
chemicals. Avoid Exposure to Radiation Lymphomas are more common
in groups of individuals who have unusually high exposure to
radiation, such as people with occupational exposure, those
exposed to nuclear bomb blasts, and those exposed to high levels
of radon gas. Therapeutic x-rays do not increase your risk of
developing lymphoma. Avoid Exposure to HIV Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
occurs more often in people who have been infected with HIV than
in those who are HIV-negative. Steps to avoid HIV infection
include: Take precautions when engaging in sexual activity: -
Abstain from sex or have only monogamous sex with a person who
is not infected with HIV. - Us