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Overview

Lymphoma is a broad term for cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Hodgkin lymphoma can often be cured. The prognosis of NHL depends on the specific type. Explore the links on this page to learn more about lymphoma treatment, research, and clinical trials.

Treatment

PDQ Treatment Information for Patients

• Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
• AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment
• Mycosis Fungoides (Including Sézary Syndrome) Treatment
• Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment
• Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
• Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

More information

• Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)
• Stem Cell Transplants in Cancer Treatment
• Drugs Approved for Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Drugs Approved for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Find Cancer Clinical Trials

Causes & Prevention

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about prevention of lymphoma.

More information

• Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ®)

Screening

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about screening for lymphoma.

More information

• Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ®)

Research

Research findings and NCI programs leading to progress in treating lymphoma.

Coping with Cancer

The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.

Emotions and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care

Statistics

Lymphoma statistics based on data from large groups of patients to be used as a general guide.