According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, or CTCL, is a cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Lymphocytes help the body fight infection. Mycosis fungoides is an early form of CTCL, marked by skin tumors that look like mushrooms. Often CTCL does not progress beyond this stage. Sometimes, however, the tumors spread over most of the body, and malignant T-cells are found in the blood. This advanced stage of CTCL is called Sézary syndrome.

• Cancer.gov: Mycosis Fungoides - Provides access to authoritative documents from the National Cancer Institute, including information about treatment, supportive care and clinical trials.
• MedlinePlus: Lymphoma - Developed by the National Library of Medicine specifically for consumers, this site is a portal for both government-sponsored and privately developed health information for the lay public. Look for links to familiar places like the National Institutes of Health.

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