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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.
Source: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: August 22, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For more information on the types of indolent (slow-growing) and aggressive (fast-growing) non-Hodgkin lymphoma, see the General Information section.
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can also be described as contiguous or noncontiguous:
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Contiguous lymphomas: Lymphomas in which the lymph nodes with cancer are next to each other.
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Noncontiguous lymphomas: Lymphomas in which the lymph nodes with cancer are not next to each other, but are on the same side of the diaphragm.
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