A lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic
system, which is part of the body's immune system. The two main
types of lymphoma are Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma. Lymphomas are more common in men than in women. In
most cases the cause is not known. Symptoms of lymphoma include
swelling in one or more groups of lymph nodes, weakness, fever,
weight loss, and an enlarged liver and spleen. Depending on the
type of lymphoma and whether it is confined to a single group of
lymph nodes or affects many lymph nodes, treatment may include
radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or, in serious cases, a stem
cell transplant. Because the disease and its treatment impair
the immune system, a person who has lymphoma has an increased
risk of dying from infection. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference
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