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Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis

Doctors will biopsy an enlarged lymph node to confirm a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and a person's subtype so that a treatment plan can be developed.

Childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

NHL occurs in individuals at virtually all ages, but it is uncommon in children. With current treatments, NHL in most children is highly curable.

Central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma

CNS is a rare form of lymphoma (NHL) more common in men.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) signs and symptoms

The most common early sign of NHL is painless swelling of a lymph node. Less often, a swollen node appears near the ears, the elbow, or in the throat.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) diagnosis

NHL is difficult to diagnose. A biopsy of an involved lymph node or other tumor site is needed to confirm an NHL diagnosis and its subtype.

Question guides

Before you visit your doctor or other healthcare providers, it's a good idea to write down your questions or concerns. For a list of suggested questio…

Question guides for children and teens

Before you visit your child's doctor or other healthcare providers, it's a good idea to write down your questions or concerns. For a list of suggested…

Large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia

What is large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia? Large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia is a type of chronic leukemia affecting white blood cells…

T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL)

prolymphocytic leukemia () is an extremely rare and typically aggressive cancer characterized by the growth of mature T cells (). T cells are a type …

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

What is lymphoma (NHL)? lymphoma (NHL) isn’t just one disease—it is actually a diverse group of blood cancers that all occur in lymphocytes (white bl…

Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN)

Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) was previously known as natural killer (NK) cell leukemia/lymphoma. In , as the understanding of…

B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (B-PLL)

prolymphocytic leukemia () is a very rare and typically aggressive cancer characterized by the growth of B cells (or B lymphocytes), which are a type…

Sadie

Diagnosed with leukemia at age , Sadie survived thanks to her remarkable treatment. A sunny and positive personality, Sadie today pursues her ambition…

World’s Most Successful Endurance Sports Training Program for Charity Honors Late Founder Bruce Cleland as 35th Year at TSC New York City Marathon Approaches

World’s Most Successful Endurance Sports Training Program for Charity Honors Late Founder Bruce Cleland as 35th Year at TSC New York City Marathon App…

White House Highlights The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Efforts to Bring Clinical Trials and Treatment Innovation to Diverse and Underrepresented Communities Nationwide in Alignment with the Biden-Harris Administration's Cancer Moonshot

LLS’s Investment in Research Aims to Accelerate Treatment Innovation and Expand Equitable Access to Treatments to Increase the Quality of Life and Su…

Valvoline™ Global Operations Announces Major Commitment to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to Power Better Treatments for Kids with Blood Cancer Worldwide

LEXINGTON, KY & RYE BROOK, NY, SEPTEMBER , – Valvoline Global Operations, a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions creating product…

Two Wheels, One Goal: Cyclists Gear Up to Help Cancer Patients Live Longer Better Lives

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe is the ride of a lifetime. For those affected by blood cancer, it can be lifesaving.

Blood, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system in young adults

Understanding your diagnosis will help you make informed decisions about your treatment. It will also give you greater insight into the scientific adv…

Making blood cancer treatment decisions

Learn how to get a second opinion and what questions to ask your blood cancer care team before you move forward with a treatment plan.

Methods to administer cancer drugs

Doctors may administer your cancer drugs intravenously, by mouth, through an intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, or through a spinal tap.

Palliative care (Supportive care)

Palliative, or supportive, care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of a serious illness. It is not hospi…

Palliative care (Supportive care) for young adults

Palliative, or supportive, care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of a serious illness. It is not hospi…

Palliative (Supportive) care for children and teens

Integrative medicine and complementary therapies

Integrative medicine is medical therapy that combines treatments from complementary medicine (yoga, acupuncture, and massage) with conventional medici…