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Lymphoma types and treatment methods

Lymphoma can be divided into several types, such as Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Treatment depends on the type of lymphoma, its severity, the patient's age, and general health. It may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery.

Chemotherapy is the most commonly used treatment for lymphoma — special drugs that suppress or destroy malignant cells, given orally or intravenously, alone or in combination. Radiotherapy uses radiation to destroy malignant cells, often used together with or after chemotherapy to increase effectiveness. Immunotherapy uses the patient's own immune system to suppress or destroy malignant cells, using specific immunotherapy drugs or certain cell therapies. In many cases, lymphoma treatment involves a combination of methods — chemotherapy and radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, or all three. Combined treatment can increase effectiveness and reduce possible side effects.

Drug list

Some of the more common drugs used to treat lymphoma include: Adriamycin, Bendamustine, Bortezomib, Chlorambucil, Cyclophosphamide, Dacarbazine, Fludarabine, Gemcitabine, Ifosfamide, and Lenalidomide. Each patient may need different drugs and treatment methods — the doctor considers age, general health, lymphoma type and stage, and selects the best treatment plan.

Side effects

Lymphoma treatment can cause side effects such as fatigue, vomiting, skin rashes, weight loss and more. Your doctor will select appropriate medications to minimise side effects. It is recommended to communicate as much as possible with your doctor about any side effects, which may be temporary or long-lasting and vary from patient to patient depending on the treatment plan and individual characteristics.

Restoring the body

After treatment, patients need to restore the body. This includes physical exercise, dietary and lifestyle changes, and psychological support. Cancer knows how to send cloaking signals, so the immune system finds it hard to detect — concentrated mushroom-polysaccharide formulas are studied for their role in strengthening the immune response during oncological disease.

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How is lymphoma treated?

Treatment depends on the type, severity, patient age and general health. It may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery, often in combination to increase effectiveness and reduce side effects.

What drugs are used to treat lymphoma?

Common drugs include Adriamycin, Bendamustine, Bortezomib, Chlorambucil, Cyclophosphamide, Dacarbazine, Fludarabine, Gemcitabine, Ifosfamide and Lenalidomide. The doctor selects the plan based on age, health, lymphoma type and stage.

What are the side effects of lymphoma treatment?

Side effects can include fatigue, vomiting, skin rashes and weight loss. They may be temporary or long-lasting and vary by patient. Doctors select medications to minimise them, and communication about side effects is important.

Can you support the immune system during lymphoma treatment?

Yes. Concentrated mushroom-polysaccharide formulas such as Lentinan AXT by Zenius Labs™ are studied for their role in strengthening the immune response during oncological disease, alongside conventional treatment.

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