Burkitt's lymphoma

Overview

Burkitt's lymphoma is fast-growing cancer of the body's lymphatic system. The condition is a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Symptoms

Symptoms include fever, night sweats, and swollen lymph nodes. People with HIV are at greater risk of contracting this cancer.

Treatments

Treatment includes chemotherapy and medications.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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