What Are the Treatments for B Cell Lymphoma?
B cell lymphoma is a subset of the group of diseases called non-Hodgkin lymphoma. According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, these are a diverse group of diseases that involves the lymphatic system of the body. About 85 percent of patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma have the B cell type; there are fast-growing and slow-growing versions of this lymphoma. Doctors have to take into account the type of lymphoma, the stage and category of the disease and the patient’s health when deciding what treatments to use. Available treatments include radiation, chemotherapy and biologic agents.
