Home › lymphoma Treatment of Lymphoma    Based on the type of lymphoma, your oncologist will select the regimen for you. Before starting chemo treatment you may be placed on a drug called allopurinol. This drug will prevent the formation of uric acid, which is a toxic acid particularly to the kidney. When you start on chemo the cancer cells will disolve very fast and will produce massive amounts of uric acid. It is important to take allopurinol and to follow the recommendations of treatment carefully.	» Breast Cancer      › About Breast Cancer           What is Breast Cancer      › Diagnosis           Symptoms of Breast Cancer           When to seek medical care      Exams and tests      Treatment » Skin Cancer      Sun-Damaged Skin      Kaposi's Sarcoma      Melanoma      Basal-Cell Carcinoma      Overview of Skin Cancer » Prostate Cancer      What Should I Know About Prostate Cancer?      How Are Treatment Methods Chosen?      Chemotherapy      Hormonal Therapy      Prostatectomy      Radiation Therapy » lymphoma      › what is lymphoma           basic understanding of lymphoma      Treatment of Lymphoma
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