Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Staging

Once the physician has diagnosed lymphoma, he or she will want to perform studies to establish the patient's stage - that is, to find out how far the patient's cancer has spread. Staging helps the physician to select appropriate treatment options and helps him/her to arrive at a prognosis, or estimate of disease outlook and survival. Clinical information is reviewed, including findings from the physical examination, blood tests, and imaging studies. The imaging studies most often empl...Read the full article