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Treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma may cause side effects.
Source: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: August 22, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
To learn more about side effects that begin during treatment for cancer, visit Side Effects.
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Side effects from cancer treatment that begin after treatment and continue for months or years are called late effects. Treatment with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or stem cell transplant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma may increase the risk of late effects.
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Late effects of cancer treatment may include the following:
Heart problems.
Infertility (inability to have children).
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Loss of bone density.
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Neuropathy (nerve damage that causes numbness or trouble walking).
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A second cancer, such as:
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A second cancer, such as:
Brain cancer.
A second cancer, such as:
Myelodysplastic syndrome.
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Some late effects may be treated or controlled. It is important to talk with your doctor about the effects cancer treatment can have on you. Regular follow-up to check for late effects is important.
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