cims marengo hospital | Sims: Lymphoma treatment becomes easier
Combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy
New Delhi. World Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed every year on 15 September. Dr. Ankit Jitani, Consultant, Hematology, Hemato-Oncology, Maringo Sims Hospital said that advancements in medical science have turned lymphoma into a treatable disease. Treatment options for lymphoma include combination or sequential use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. However, despite promising treatment modalities and advances in medical science, India lags behind developed countries in lymphoma outcomes. Advances in medical science have turned lymphoma into a treatable disease. Treatment options for lymphoma include combination or sequential use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. The patient usually receives these treatments for a period of six months, depending on the type and stage of the lymphoma. Each cycle of therapy requires one to two day hospital visits and most of the treatment is done in day care. Radiation therapy is used in some cases. For some patients, bone marrow or stem cell transplantation is recommended to achieve a possible cure.
