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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Marsden</strong><br />

What has resulted in the improved lymphoma<br />

outcomes displayed in these figures <br />

1. Better diagnostic/staging procedures<br />

Available of CT and PET imaging, Histological classification<br />

2. Better supportive measures (management of toxicities)<br />

GSCF, Antibiotics, Antiemetics, Tumour lysis, Specialist nurses<br />

3. Formation of multidisciplinary teams<br />

Medical/Clinical Oncology, Haematology, Radiology, Pathology<br />

4. More effective cytotoxic agents<br />

Limited advances ABVD and CHOP both developed in the 70’s<br />

5. Conformal radiotherapy

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