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Source: Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 9, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for children with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Children with non-Hodgkin lymphoma should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer.
The following types of treatment may be used:
The following types of treatment may be used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment may be used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Stem cell transplant
The following types of treatment may be used:
Targeted therapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Other drug therapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Phototherapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Watchful waiting
The following types of treatment may be used:
Immunotherapy
Treatment for childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Follow-up care may be needed.
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