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Corticosteroids can be used to treat Castleman disease. Learn more here.
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American Cancer Society: The type of treatment(s) your doctor recommends will depend on the stage and location of the skin lymphoma and on your overall health. Learn more here.
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For localized Castleman disease, surgery is usually the primary or first treatment. Learn about other treatment options here.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment of cancer-killing drugs used to treat Castleman disease. Learn more about chemotherapy here.
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Multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) is usually much harder to treat than localized CD. Learn about treatment options here.
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Anti-viral drugs may sometimes be used to treat Castleman disease. Learn more here.
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Treating Lymphoma of the Skin
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If you’ve been diagnosed with a skin lymphoma, your health care team will discuss your
options with you. It’s important to weigh the benefits of each treatment option against
the possible risks...
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American Cancer Society: In many cases, the first treatment for skin lymphoma is treating the skin lesions directly. Learn about skin-directed treatments here.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) is the use of drugs to destroy or control cancer cells.
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Treating Castleman Disease
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How is Castleman disease treated?
Several types of treatment can be used to treat Castleman disease, including:
Surgery for Castleman Disease●
Radiation Therapy for Castleman Disease●
Corticoste...