Lymphoma

1. Chemotherapy

• Definition: A primary treatment for many types of lymphoma; it involves using drugs to kill cancer cells or stop their growth.
• Administration: Usually given in cycles via intravenous infusion or orally.
• Regimens: Often involves combination therapy (e.g., CHOP regimen for NHL) to enhance effectiveness.

2. Radiation Therapy

• Definition: Uses high-energy radiation to target and kill cancer cells.
• Use Cases: Often used as a standalone treatment for localized cases or after chemotherapy to eliminate residual disease.

3. Targeted Therapy

• Targeted therapies focus on specific characteristics of cancer cells:
  • Examples include monoclonal antibodies like rituximab (Rituxan), which targets CD20 protein found on certain B-cell lymphomas.
  • Tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as ibrutinib are used for certain types of B-cell NHL.

4. Immunotherapy

• This treatment helps activate the immune system against cancer:
  • CAR T-cell therapy: A personalized approach where a patient’s T-cells are modified to better recognize and attack lymphoma cells.
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors can help restore normal anti-tumor activity by blocking proteins that inhibit immune response.

5. Stem Cell Transplantation

• Also known as bone marrow transplantation; this procedure may be considered after initial treatment:
  • Autologous transplant uses the patient’s own stem cells.
  • Allogeneic transplant uses stem cells from a donor who matches genetically.

6. Supportive Care

• Supportive care strategies are crucial during treatment:
  • Management of side effects related to chemotherapy (nausea, fatigue).
  • Blood transfusions or medications may be needed if blood counts drop due to therapy.

Summary

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