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Lupus is a name for a collection of autoimmune conditions in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells. Common symptoms include joint pain (particularly of the fingers, hands, wrists, and knees), as well as chest pain, fatigue, hair loss, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Currently, there is no cure for lupus, current treatment options focus on controlling symptoms and minimizing flare-ups for improved quality of life.

Lymphoma is a cancer of the body's lymphatic system, which controls the body's ability to resist and fight disease. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, and weight loss. Treatment may involve chemotherapy, medication, radiation therapy, and rarely stem-cell transplant.