Understanding the different types of lymphoma
You may have already heard about non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But are there other kinds of lymphoma? What makes each one unique? And, are some symptoms common to all types of lymphoma?
We went to lymphoma specialist Ranjit Nair, M.D., for answers to these and other questions. Here’s what he shared.
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4 notable presentations from ASH 2025
MD Anderson researchers are working diligently to transform our understanding of blood cancers and bring the latest cutting-edge therapies to our patients. At the 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, they are sharing their latest research with colleagues from across the globe.
Here are four of their latest advances that are being presented at ASH 2025.
1. Targeted combinations for patients...
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor thankful for clinical trial
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Can UV light really be used as a cancer treatment?
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That’s because...
27-year cutaneous T-cell lymphoma survivor: Peace of mind is MD Anderson’s greatest gift
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