Definition of non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Any of a large
group of cancers of lymphocytes (white blood cells). Non-Hodgkin
lymphomas can occur at any age and are often marked by lymph nodes that
are larger than normal, fever, and weight loss. There are many different
types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types can be divided into
aggressive (fast-growing) and indolent (slow-growing) types, and they
can be formed from either B-cells or T-cells. B-cell non-Hodgkin
lymphomas include Burkitt lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small
lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma,
follicular lymphoma, immunoblastic large cell lymphoma, precursor
B-lymphoblastic lymphoma, and mantle cell lymphoma. T-cell non-Hodgkin
lymphomas include mycosis fungoides, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and
precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma. Lymphomas that occur after bone
marrow or stem cell transplantation are usually B-cell non-Hodgkin
lymphomas. Prognosis and treatment depend on the stage and type of
disease. Also called NHL.
Estimated new cases and deaths from non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States in 2013:
- New cases: 69,740
- Deaths: 19,020
Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
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