What Is Lymphoma?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
10. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
The treatment for NHL varies depending on the phenotype, histology, tumor stage, symptoms, age of the patient, comorbidities, and symptoms. Chemotherapy can be usually administered outpatient along with growth factor support. High doses of chemotherapy, bone, or stem cell transplant is done inpatient.
Patients with complications such as infection, dehydration, and side effects of chemotherapy should be admitted for further care. Regular diet and activity continues. However, exposure to other patients with infectious or communicable diseases should be avoided.
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