ALK, short for Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase, is a protein found inside certain cells in the body. It helps regulate how cells grow, divide, and survive. The ALK protein is normally active only in a few parts of the body, such as the brain and nervous system. However, changes in the ALK gene can cause it …
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ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts in T cells, which are specialized white blood cells that help the body fight infections. Because it begins in immune system cells, it is classified as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This disease can start in many different parts of the body. Common …
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ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts in T cells, which are specialized white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections. Because it develops from immune cells, it is classified as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This disease most often involves lymph nodes, but it can also appear …
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