| Alternative Names:
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| B-cell lymphoma; High-grade B-cell lymphoma; Small non-cleaved cell lymphoma |
| Treatment:
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| Treatment of this cancer requires use of anti-cancer medicines (chemotherapy). Many medicines effectively treat Burkitt lymphoma, but most treatment plans include combinations of prednisone, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, cytarabine, doxorubicin, methotrexate, and related chemotherapy medicines.
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| Support Groups:
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| The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems.
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| Expectations (prognosis):
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| Burkitt lymphoma is usually curable if treated aggressively with chemotherapy. If the cancer involves only a small area of lymph nodes, the cure rate is over 90%. If it has spread to the bone marrow or spinal fluid, the cure rate drops to about 75%.
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| Calling your health care provider:
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| Call your health care provider if you note any of the symptoms listed here, or if you have questions about Burkitt lymphoma. |
