Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
OBJECTIVE
To review the etiology, epidemiology, classification, diagnosis, staging, prognosis, treatment, and nursing implications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.


METHODS
Research studies, review articles, and book chapters pertaining to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.


CONCLUSIONS
Non-Hodgkins's lymphomas are a heterogeneous group of lympho-proliferative disorders, increasing in frequency, for which therapy ranges from supportive to curative.


CONCLUSIONS
An understanding of the variety of presentations and treatments of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas will enable the oncology nurse to assist patients and their families to cope with the disease, make treatment-related decisions, and optimize the patient's quality of life.
Bilodeau
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Clinical Support Services Department, Amgen Inc, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA.
Fessele
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KL
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009859:Oncology Nursing