Central Nervous System Involvement and Lymphoma Staging

Central Nervous System and Gastrointestinal Assessment

• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma exhibits a random pattern of spread, making it challenging to treat.

• An MRI or lumbar puncture (LP) / spinal tap is utilized to check for central nervous system (CNS) involvement rather than to diagnose non Hodgkin's lymphoma itself.

• Detailed abdominal evaluations are performed to evaluate potential gastrointestinal (GI) involvement and determine treatment direction.

Lymphoma Staging and Symptoms

• Symptoms indicate a "B" classification.

• Staging is categorized as stage one, two, three, or four.

Questions & Discussion

• Questions regarding lymphoma were invited before taking a quick break to prepare activities.