The College of Pharmacy organizes a seminar on a type of malignant disease of the immune system

University of Basrah | College of Pharmacy

Scientific Seminar on "Focusing on Hodgkin Disease Lymphoma" & Treatment Protocols

 

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, organized a specialized scientific seminar entitled "Focusing on Hodgkin disease Lymphoma", with the participation of researchers and specialists.

The seminar featured a lecture by Assistant Lecturer **Faten Saddam**, who discussed Lymphoma as a malignant disease affecting the immune system, specifically exploring the various types including Hodgkin disease and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Scientific Highlights & Clinical Findings:

Symptoms & Classification

  • Manifestation of masses in the neck, armpits, and chest areas.
  • High fever and severe night sweats.
  • Significant weight loss and appetite suppression.

Modern Treatment Modalities

  • Standardized Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.
  • Targeted intervention via Monoclonal Antibodies.
  • High-dose Chemotherapy supported by Stem Cell Transplantation.
Scientific Session Documentation
Hodgkin Disease Lymphoma Seminar
Dept. of Pharmacology & Toxicology | College of Pharmacy - University of Basrah