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What is lymphoma?

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• Malignant neoplasms originating in the bone marrow and lymphatic structures

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What are the two types of lymphoma?

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• Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma generally affects people of what age?

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• Most common in 20’s, increasing again after 55

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Which type of lymphoma has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?

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• Hodgkin’s lymphoma (main dx feature)

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Where does Hodgkin’s lymphoma typically start?

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  • In a single lymph node

* Usually in/around the neck

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Although the cause of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is unknown, what are some key factors thought to be involved in its development?

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  • Epstein-Barr virus (mono)
  • The immunosuppressed
  • Genetics
  • Exposure to occupational toxins
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How does alcohol correlate to s/s of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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• May complain of a rapid onset of pain at the site of disease after ingestion of even small amounts of alcohol

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Mediastinal node involvement of Hodgkin’s lymphoma may present w/ what s/s?

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  • Cough
  • Dyspnea
  • Stridor
  • Dysphagia
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Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and anemia may be seen in ______ cases of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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• Advanced

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What dx studies are done for dx of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • Excisional lymph node biopsy
  • Bone marrow examination
  • Radiologic evaluation
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What dx test is used for initial staging of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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• CT/MRI

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What is ABVD and BEACOPP?

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• Anagrams for the combination of drugs used for chemotherapy

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Regarding ABVD and BEACOPP, which is for advanced stage and which is standard?

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  • ABVD = standard

* BEACOPP = advanced

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How is the effectiveness of chemotherapy for lymphoma determined?

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• By use of CT, PET scans and bone marrow biopsy

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True or False

Radiation therapy for lymphoma should be gradual and incrementally increased.

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• False, it must be aggressive

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True or False

Maintenance chemotherapy contributes to an increased survival once a complete remission has been achieved

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• False, it does not contribute to an increased survival rate

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How many cycles of chemotherapy would an early favorable stage of lymphoma receive?

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• 2-4 cycles

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How many cycles of chemotherapy would an early unfavorable stage of lymphoma receive?

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• 4-6 cycles

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How many cycles of chemotherapy would an advanced stage of lymphoma receive?

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• 6-8 cycles

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True or False

Hodgkin’s lymphoma has a better overall prognosis than many cancers.

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Early-stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma has a 5-year survival rate of over 90%, and even advanced-stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma has a 5-year survival rate of more than 80% with aggressive therapy.

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  • Early-stage = 90%

* Advanced stage = 80%

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True or False

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is more common than Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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What age group is affected by Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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What is Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

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  • A group of malignant neoplasms of the immune system affecting all ages
  • Primarily B- and T-cell origin
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What is the progression speed of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
• Can happen fast or slow
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Where does NHL usually start?
• It can begin anywhere in the body
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What are the risk factors for NHL?
* immunosuppression or immunodeficiency * Family hx * Infections agents * EBV * H. Pylori
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Although NHL’s cause is unknown, it has been most common in those who have used _____ meds or have received _____ or _____.
* Immunosuppressive | * chemotherapy or radiation
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True or False | All NHLs involve lymphocytes arrested at various stages of development
• True
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True or False | NHL originates in the lymph node and its spread is predictable once diagnosed
• False, it can originate outside the lymph node and is unpredictable in how it spreads.
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Initial NHL symptoms that correlate with a worse prognosis are called “B Symptoms”. List them.
* Fever * Night sweats * Weight loss
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What are the other general s/s of NHL?
* Painless, swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin * Abdominal pain or swelling * Chest pain, coughing or trouble breathing * Persistent fatigue
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Does NHL related weight loss occur at the early or late stage?
• Late
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Tumors in the mediastinum can cause
• Respiratory distress
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Abdominal masses can cause
• Renal dysfunction and blockage of the ureters
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Splenomegaly can cause
• Abdominal discomfort and pain
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What is Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)?
• A condition that happens when cancer cells die quickly (as a result of radiation/chemotherapy
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Why is TLS dangerous?
* Dying cells release large amounts of potassium, phosphate, and uric acid into the blood. * This can cause heart or kidney problems and lead to heart/kidney failure. * TLS can become life-threatening if is not managed or treated
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What are the unique s/s of TLS?
* Muscle weakness, cramps, or spasms * Tingling around the mouth or in the hands or feet * Palpitations the heart feels like it beating faster or slower * Seizures
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How is TLS dx’d?
• Blood tests for: K, Ca, Phos, and Uric Acid levels
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Which has a generally better prognosis, HL or NHL?
• HL
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Which has a longer life expectancy, an aggressive or indolent lymphoma?
• Patients with low-grade (indolent) lymphoma may live only 5 years, while others with more aggressive lymphomas may live 30 years or longer as it is more responsive to tx.
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What are the main therapies used to treat lymphoma?
* Chemotherapy * Radiation * Hematopoietic stem cell transplant
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What is R-CHOP?
• An anagram for meds used in the most common chemotherapy regimen
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What are complications of long-term chemotherapy?
* Literally, everything. | * The system is immunocompromised so at risk for all things bad
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What our nursing care consist of for the pt w/ lymphoma receiving chemo/radiologic therapy?
* Largely based on managing problems related to the disease, pancytopenia, and other side effects * Skin in the radiation field requires special attention * Psychosocial considerations * Fertility concerns

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