People with certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may have biological
therapy. This type of treatment helps the immune system fight cancer.
Monoclonal antibodies
are the type of biological therapy used for lymphoma. They are proteins
made in the lab that can bind to cancer cells. They help the immune
system kill lymphoma cells. People receive this treatment through a vein
at the doctor's office, clinic, or hospital.
Flu-like symptoms
such as fever, chills, headache, weakness, and nausea may occur. Most
side effects are easy to treat. Rarely, a person may have more serious
side effects, such as breathing problems, low blood pressure, or severe
skin rashes. Your doctor or nurse can tell you about the side effects
that you can expect and how to manage them.
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