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Grading The
grade of the lymphoma refers to the appearance of the lymphoma cells under
the microscope. The
grade gives an idea of how quickly the lymphoma may grow and develop. Most
non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas fall into one of two main categories: Low-grade These
have a very slow growth rate and may need little or no treatment for months
or possibly years. When they do need treatment they are likely to shrink
down, or even disappear completely, but are likely to come back again at some
time in the future. High-grade These
types grow more quickly. They are more likely to cause symptoms and usually
need immediate treatment. However, they are more likely to be completely
cured than low-grade lymphomas. The usual treatment is intensive
chemotherapy.
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