hematology and oncology
Non Hodgkin Lymphomas
Key Points
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas are a group of related cancers involving lymphocytes; they vary significantly in their rate of growth and response to treatment. The disease is usually already disseminated at the time of diagnosis. Molecular and genetic tests are essential for diagnosis and management. Limited indolent disease may be treated with radiation therapy. Treat more advanced disease (indolent or aggressive) with immunotherapy, chemotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, or a combination depending on the type and stage of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 