Lymphoma
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Lymphoma Risk Factors
Risk factors for lymphoma include:
Any condition that causes a
weakening of the immune system
such as:
Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy: the administration of medicines that kill
cancer
cells.
AIDS
Family history of lymphoma
Exposure to industrial chemicals
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Lymphoma Symptoms
Related Topics:
Blood disease
Cutaneous t cell lymphoma
Hodgkin's disease
Lymph gland swelling (generalized)
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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Lymph gland swelling
Weakness or fatigue
Weight loss
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Last Updated: Jun 5, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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