Treatment approaches and nursing considerations for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss some common non-Hodgkin's lymphoma subtypes, and current systemic approaches including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, radioimmunotherapy, and vaccines.


METHODS
Research and review articles, textbooks, and guidelines


CONCLUSIONS
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of the most common types of malignancies for both men and women. It manifests itself in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, and extranodal sites, with or without B symptoms (fevers, sweats, weight loss) and it continues to be on the rise. Recent advances in treatment options have improved the potential for cure within its various subtypes, although much more work remains to be done.


CONCLUSIONS
Management of side effects remains a major challenge to nurses when caring for patients undergoing treatment.
Long
Jennifer
J
Whittingham Cancer Center, Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT 06856, USA. jennifer.long@norwalkhealth.org
Versea
Linda
L
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019496:Cancer Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D016499:Radioimmunotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D019496:Cancer Vaccines