Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in your lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting immune system. In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, white blood cells called lymphocytes grow abnormally and can form growths (tumors) throughout the body.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a general category of lymphoma. There are many subtypes that fall in this category. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma are among the most common subtypes. The other general category of lymphoma is Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Signs and symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may include:
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a group of lymphomas that don't include Hodgkin's lymphoma. It's characterized by the absence of Reed-Sternberg cells, which are present in Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Common risk factors include a weakened immune system, certain infections (e.g., HIV, Epstein-Barr virus), exposure to certain chemicals or radiation, and a family history of lymphoma.
