Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)

June 2005     View PDF
Reprinted from National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov, US

The diagnosis of cancer brings with it many questions and a need for clear, understandable answers. This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet is intended to help people with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and their families and friends better understand this type of cancer. We hope others will read it as well to learn more about this disease.

This booklet discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also has information about resources and sources of support for people with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Medical research has led to real progress against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma—increased survival rates and improved quality of life. Through research, our knowledge about non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma keeps increasing. For up-to-date information, call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service (CIS). The toll-free number is 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). The CIS provides the most current information on cancer for patients, health professionals, and the general public. Cancer information specialists can talk with callers and send information from PDQ®, the NCI’s cancer information database, and other NCI materials.

Words that may be new to readers are printed in italics. Definitions of these and other terms related to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are listed in the Dictionary at the end of this document. For some words, a “sounds-like” spelling is also given.