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ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase)

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

What is ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called T cells. Common locations for ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma include lymph nodes, bone, liver, digestive tract, and breast. What type of cancer is ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-negative …
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ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma

What is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called T cells. It typically involves lymph nodes, but it can also be found in the skin and lungs among other sites. What type of cancer is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell …
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