Dear Nurses

Monday, December 01, 2008

NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA

Updated 11/25

Dear nurses, 

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Scenario: In the image above, a young man 
makes a visit to the doctor. He is concerned 
about unusual symptoms.

He complains of feeling tired, itchy, feverish 
and losing weight. His doctor wants to run some
tests in order to make a definitive diagnosis.

Swelling of the lymph nodes and night sweats
are also common. Chemoterapy/Immunotherapy
are forms of treatment.

Learn more by clicking on the link:

What is glioblastoma?

Gliobalstoma multiforme is a tumor. It can 
be treated through chemotherapy drugs like
Temozolmide (Temodar).

Side effects include: seizures, nausea, vomiting,
flu symptoms, and weight/hair loss.

Learn more by clicking on the link:
The New Nurse - Brain and spinal tumor


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