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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
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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If your child has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, you likely have questions about how serious the cancer is and your child's chances of survival. The likely outcome or course of a disease is called prognosis.
The prognosis depends on:
the type of lymphoma
where the cancer is in the body at diagnosis
the stage of the cancer
whether there are certain changes in the chromosomes
the type of initial treatment
whether the lymphoma responded to initial treatment
your child's age and general health
No two people are alike, and responses to treatment can vary greatly. Your child's cancer care team is in the best position to talk with you about your child's prognosis.
Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice