What is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL, or lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in the lymphocytes, which are part of the immune system. read more

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, NHL, or sometimes just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. read more

In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tumors develop from lymphocytes — a type of white blood cell. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is more common than the other general type of lymphoma — Hodgkin lymphoma. Many different subtypes of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma exist. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma are among the most common subtypes. read more

American Cancer Society lists Non-Hodgkin lymphoma as one of the most common cancers in the United States, accounting for about 4% of all cancers. Canada In Canada, NHL is the fifth most common cancer in males and sixth most common cancer in females. read more