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People Beating Lymphoma fosters cancer connections through social media for better, longer lives. This website is a resource for unbiased, full spectrum, curated content of cancer information from the best sources in the world.

Definition of non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Any of a large group of cancers of lymphocytes (white blood cells). Non-Hodgkin lymphomas can occur at any age and are often marked by lymph nodes that are larger than normal, fever, and weight loss.

Estimated new cases and deaths from non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States in 2011: New cases- 66,360 Deaths: 19,320

  

Interactive Health Communication Applications (PeopleBeatingCancer website) have largely positive effects on users, in that users tend to become more knowledgeable, feel better socially supported, and may have improved behavioural and clinical outcomes compared to non-users."