What Are the Treatment Statistics for People With Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma?
The treatment options for people with lymphoma depend on the kind of lymphoma and its stage, as well as other factors. If the lymphoma is contained to the lymph nodes, it can be treated with radiation. If the lymphoma has spread, it’s usually treated with chemotherapy alone or with radiation, depending on the type of lymphoma. If the lymphoma persists or recurs after treatment, it may be treated with high- or low-dose chemotherapy with bone marrow transplants. According to the American Cancer Society, these are survival rates for all non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Survival rates refers to the number of people who live a specified number of years after the lymphoma diagnosis. The relative survival statistics exclude other causes of death that are not directly related to the lymphoma. Because these rates are based on patients first diagnosed and treated several years ago, the outlook for newly diagnosed patients may be better. • The 5-year relative survival rate is 65 percent. • The 10-year rel
