lymphoma
noun
lym·pho·ma
lim-ˈfō-mə 
plural lymphomas also lymphomata
lim-ˈfō-mə-tə
: a usually malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue
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According to Coulier, recent scans and his overall prognosis are looking positive for both the carcinoma in his throat and the lymphoma.
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ABC News, 9 May 2026
After his initial diagnosis in 2024 with lymphoma, the actor underwent chemotherapy treatments through the beginning of 2025.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Dave Coulier is responding to fans who have pointed out his changing appearance following a battle with both tongue cancer and lymphoma.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 May 2026
Such treatments could be for just about all types of cancer, except possibly for lymphoma and similar cancers.
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ABC News, 9 May 2026
After his initial diagnosis in 2024 with lymphoma, the actor underwent chemotherapy treatments through the beginning of 2025.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Dave Coulier is responding to fans who have pointed out his changing appearance following a battle with both tongue cancer and lymphoma.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 May 2026
Such treatments could be for just about all types of cancer, except possibly for lymphoma and similar cancers.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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“Lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphoma. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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lymphoma
noun
lym·pho·ma
lim-ˈfō-mə
plural lymphomas or lymphomata
-mət-ə
: a tumor composed of the same type of tissue making up lymph nodes
Medical Definition
lymphoma
noun
lym·pho·ma
lim-ˈfō-mə
plural lymphomas also lymphomata
-mət-ə
: a usually malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue
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