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Which type of cancer affects lymph nodes and spleen?

A

Leukemia

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B

Carcinoma

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C

Sarcoma

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D

Lymphoma

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Leukemia

D
Lymphoma

Lymph nodes and spleen are lymphoid organs. So lymphomas are the cancers of the lymphatic tissues.

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