A young client has just been diagnosed with lymphoma. The client asks you what a lymphoma is. What would be your best answer?
A) It is a group of cancers that affect the body.
B) It is a group of cancers connected to the hematopoietic system.
C) It is a group of cancers that affect the lymphatic system.
D) It is a group of cancers connected to the cardiovascular system.
C
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The term lymphoma applies to a group of cancers that affect the lymphatic system. Option A is correct in part, but choice C is more specific. Lymphomas are not related to the hematopoietic or cardiovascular systems.
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