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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Cancers of the blood tend not to discriminate between age, gender or race as much as some other types of cancer. However, non-Hodgkin lymphoma is most often seen in people over 60 who live in developed countries of Europe and North America. This type of cancer affects the white blood cells in the lymph system, and disrupts the body’s natural defenses against infection and tumor growth. Certain chronic viruses can increase your risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including HIV and the Epstein-Barr virus.
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World Cancer Research Fund International (Worldwide Data)National Cancer Institute (Common Cancer Types)Takepart (The 10 Most Common Types of Cancer in the United States)Related Search Topics
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