What Are the Treatments for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma?
The American Cancer society estimates that approximately 65,000 people will be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as of 2009. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer that starts in immune system cells known as lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma encompasses several types of lymphoma that tend to spread, behave and respond to treatment in a similar fashion. Treatment for these lymphomas often involves a combination of medications and procedures in order to fully eradicate the cancer from the body.
