Encyclopedia: burkitt's lymphoma
Burkitt lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system . It is named after Denis Parsons Burkitt, a surgeon who first described the disease in 1956 while working in equatorial Africa. Almost by definition, Burkitt lymphoma are associated with c-myc gene translocation. The most common variant is t while rarer variants include t and t. A three-way translocation, t, has also been identified. It is curable. Currently Burkitt's lymphoma can...
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Inheritance Patterns in Burkitt Lymphoma?
If a parent has the disease, what are the chances their offspring will get it?...
If a parent has the disease, what are the chances their offspring will get it?...
Burkitt lymphoma is not inherited. We're not exactly sure what causes it but infection with Epstein Barr Virus may play a role. Outside of equatorial Africa, the disease...
Asked by Ray - 9 months ago
BURKITT-LIKE lymphoma?
I'm trying to find people like me with Burkitt-like lymphoma or experts to exchange experiences...
I'm trying to find people like me with Burkitt-like lymphoma or experts to exchange experiences...
I suggest you try on online support group to get you started. I started one such group when my mother was dx'd with a rare type of cancer. ...
Asked by tom d - 7 months ago
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