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Lymphoma strikes men, women and children of all ages. More accurate diagnosis and effective treatments have improved the long-term outlook for many people with Hodgkins and non Hodgkins lymphoma. In order to make informed decisions, it is important to build a strong knowledge base about the treatments and symptoms of Lymphoma and the different lymphoma cancer types. Lymphoma Focus Patients and Caregivers will help improve the understanding of lymphoma diseases by presenting the opinions and recommendations of leading lymphoma experts on a broad range of topics.
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Current Lymphoma Research
Practical Issues in Radioimmunotherapy
for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Proceedings
from a CE Symposium at the ONS 2002
Annual Congress.
Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presents numerous challenges and learning opportunities for oncology nurses. In the administration of radioimmunotherapy regimens, oncology nurses may be responsible for, among other duties: drug administration, logistics, and scheduling; patient education, management, and follow-up; and radiation safety. A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the oncology nurse's role in RIT is essential to the delivery of the highest standard of care. CE credits are available for participation in this educational program.
