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Learn MoreLymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system. This network of nodes, glands, and vessels moves white blood cells called lymphocytes around the body to fight infection.
A tumor can begin in several places because lymph tissue is throughout the body.
There are two types of lymphoma:
Learn more about leukemia and lymphoma causes, treatment, and side effects.
The lymphatic system is a network of nodes, glands, and vessels that transports white blood cells through the body to fight infection.
The most common symptom of lymphoma is swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin.
Other common symptoms include:
To diagnose lymphoma, your child's care team may use:
A biopsy is required to diagnose lymphoma.
A biopsy is usually required to diagnose lymphoma.
Treatment depends on:
The most common treatment is chemotherapy.
Other treatments may include:
The 5-year survival rate for Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States is more than 95%.
The 5-year survival rate for childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma ranges from about 70% to more than 90%.
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Reviewed: December 2022