Jul 25th, 2008 · Researchers report that they've been able to use tobacco plants as biological factories to manufacture specialized proteins needed for an experimental individualized cancer therapy. The researchers are studying a potentially fatal form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Dec 12th, 2007 · Starting Jan. 1, Medicare will not pay for an expensive treatment for lymphoma. That could leave thousands of patients unable to get a therapy that others say saved their lives.
Apr 12th, 2007 · Actor and former senator Fred Thompson revealed Wednesday that he has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and that the cancer is in remission. A willingness to discuss health concerns was not always present in American politics, according to one professor.
Apr 11th, 2007 · Fred Thompson, television actor and former senator, announced today he has a form of lymphoma, but that his cancer is in remission. The 64-year-old from Tennessee left the door open for a possible presidential bid in 2008. He is already among the leading candidates in polls of Republican voters.
Feb 17th, 2006 · It might seem strange that a moment of intense distress could be remembered as the high point in one's life. But for Shasti O'Leary-Soudant, an instant of exuberant clarity was brought on by her struggle against lymphoma.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein died Monday of lymphoma. She was 55 years old. In plays such as The Heidi Chronicles and The Sisters Rosenzweig, Wasserstein explored the lives of modern women.
Jan 30th, 2006 · A look at the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein, who died Monday in New York City. Her plays included The Heidi Chronicles and The Sisters Rosensweig. Wasserstein died of lymphoma at the age of 55.
Oct 22nd, 2004 · Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Anthony Hecht died Wednesday of lymphoma at his house in Washington, D.C. NPR's Michele Norris comments on his poetry, and we'll listen to a 2003 recording of Hecht reading from his own work. (Editors note: The audio for this segment has been edited from the broadcast version due to rights issues)