| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2676765 | Seminars in Oncology Nursing | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectivesTo provide an overview of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).Data SourcesReview and research articles.ConclusionNHLs are divided primarily into two main categories based on their rate of growth: aggressive and indolent. Within these two groups are various subtypes that have various clinical features. Prognostic features have been useful in determining the potential outcome of treatment of patients with NHL.Implications for Nursing PracticeNurses play an important role in the education of patients regarding the type of lymphoma they have and the steps necessary to make an accurate diagnosis, which is important in determining the appropriate treatment.
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Authors
Barbara Barnes Rogers,