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Treatment of Burkitt lymphoma

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 Options for Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma / Burkitt lymphoma

For information about the treatments listed below, see Treatment Option Overview.

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Treatment of newly diagnosed Burkitt lymphoma may include:

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surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible, followed by combination chemotherapy

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combination chemotherapy with or without targeted therapy (rituximab)

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