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 cancer 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.

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Lymphoma is a group of cancers that affect the lymphatic system, which is a part of the immune system responsible for fighting infections and diseases. It involves the abnormal growth of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the lymph nodes or other lymphatic tissues.

A Young Client Has Just Been Diagnosed with Lymphoma