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- The death of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen on Monday was due to complications from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to a statement by his company, Vulcan Inc. Allen, who was also a global philanthropist and the owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, was 65.
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Oct 23, 2018 · On his death on October 15, Allen's family had revealed that he died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer, for which he was being treated since 2009.
- What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
- What Causes Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
- What Are The Warning Signs of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
- How Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated?
- What Is The Survival Rate For Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes,which are part of the body's immune system. It's a term used to describe many different types of lymphoma that all share some of the same characteristics. It is not the same as Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is treated differently. The main difference between the two ty...
The precise cause of non-Hodgkin lymphoma has not yet been identified but doctors have found there are several risk factors. A diet that is high in meat and dietary fat increases the risk, along with exposure to certain pesticides or herbicides or taking immunosuppressant drugs in the aftermath of an organ transplant. Other risk factors include hav...
Symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma include fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, and swollen lymph glands in the neck, underarm, groin, or stomach. Some people feel very tired and experience skin rashes and/or pain in the chest, abdomen, or bones. As these can also be symptoms of many other conditions, experts recommend seeing a doctor if any...
Treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma varies, depending on type and stage of the lymphoma. Options can include chemotherapy, immunotherapy (which boosts the body's natural defenses to fight cancer), stem-cell transplants, and surgery. Targeted therapy drugs, in which specially tailored drugs are used to attack specific cancer cells, can also be an opt...
According to the American Cancer Society, about 71 percent of people of all races with non-Hodgkin lymphoma are still alive five years after diagnosis. Children tend to fare better, with 87 percent living for at least five years after diagnosis.
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Oct 21, 2018 · The death last week of Paul Allen just two weeks after announcing that his non-Hodgkin lymphoma had returned took many by surprise. The Microsoft co-founder and Seattle impresario had sounded optimistic about beating his third cancer diagnosis, which came more than 35 years after he first was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.
Oct 16, 2018 · Allen went on to beat the disease, called Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and even overcame a second bout with cancer in 2009, this time the more deadly non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He died Monday at the age of...
Oct 15, 2018 · The cause was complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, his family said in a statement. The disease recurred recently after having been in remission for years.
Oct 15, 2018 · Longtime Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen died Monday from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was 65. “My brother was a remarkable individual on every level,” Allen’s...
Oct 15, 2018 · Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft, has died aged 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He had revealed the disease's return only two weeks ago, after previously...
