Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Stem Cell Transplant
Some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may be treated with a stem cell transplant. Learn more about this complex treatment and how it is done.
Some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may be treated with a stem cell transplant. Learn more about this complex treatment and how it is done.
Your doctor may advise external radiation therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn how this treatment is done, how to prepare for it, and what the possible side effects may be.
In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.
Lymphoma is a kind of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow out of control. Learn more about many of the types and subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. Here are some questions to ask your healthcare provider.
Leaving stress at work is easier said than done. But new research suggests that keeping work stress out of the home—and particularly away from the family table—may be more important than we thought.
If you’re trying to control your blood pressure, you probably know that actions such as limiting salt and managing stress can help. But it’s possible that what you don’t know is hurting your efforts.
Experiencing, witnessing, or even hearing about a traumatic event—a natural disaster, a violent crime, a terrorist attack—can be devastating. Learning how people respond to different traumas and how they heal may help you cope with the stress that normally follows such an incident.
A flexitarian, or “flexible vegetarian,” diet could be your solution. Flexitarians mainly eat plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, and tofu, as well as eggs and low-fat or nonfat dairy products. But unlike vegetarians, they also eat meat, poultry, or fish occasionally—once a week or less.
Research shows that some diet trends may increase your risk for heart problems like cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently identified some of the heart-riskiest dietary patterns. These included the following: