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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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For patients · General Information About Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas may be grouped for treatment according to whether the cancer is indolent or aggressive, whether affected lymph nodes are next to each other in the body, and whether the cancer is newly diagnosed or recurrent.

For patients · Stages of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can recur (come back) after it has been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating lymphomas.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Radiation therapy

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Chemotherapy

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Immunotherapy

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Targeted therapy

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Plasmapheresis

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Watchful waiting

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Antibiotic therapy

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Surgery

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Stem cell transplant

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

Vaccine therapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up tests may be needed.

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Treatment of Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Treatment of Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Treatment of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma

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Treatment of Burkitt Lymphoma

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Treatment of Recurrent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

For patients · Treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

For patients · Treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

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