What is Lymphoma?
Understanding Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune defense. It occurs when white blood cells (called lymphocytes) grow abnormally and form tumors. There are more than 100 subtypes of lymphoma, most commonly classified as either Hodgkin lymphoma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This section will help you understand what lymphoma is, how it’s diagnosed, and where to find support as a patient or caregiver.
About Lymphoma & Subtypes
Blood cancers, including lymphoma, are extremely diverse and can involve a variety of treatment options, often in combination.
Lymphoma & The Immune System
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that occurs when lymphocytes, white blood cells that help protect the body from infection and disease, begin behaving abnormally.
Treatment Options
Blood cancers, including lymphoma, are extremely diverse and can involve a variety of treatment options, often in combination.
Lymphoma Journey
Each person’s experience with lymphoma is different, and how they cope with the physical and emotional impact of having this disease is unique to their situation. Below, you’ll find information and tools patients and their loved ones may find helpful based on where they are in their lymphoma journey.
Awaiting or Recent Diagnosis
Someone who is awaiting a diagnosis, recently diagnosed, or soon-to-be treated.
Remission or Long-term Survivorship
Someone who is in remission or cured of lymphoma by a healthcare professional.
Need to talk to someone?
800-500-9976 | helpline@lymphoma.org
For answers to lymphoma-related questions and resources, contact our Helpline.
We team up with experts to host educational programs that provide clear, easy-to-use information to help you or your loved one navigate every step of your journey.
We offer a wide range of free disease and treatment-specific publications for people with lymphoma, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals.
We offer one-to-one peer support through the Lymphoma Support Network (LSN). LSN connects patients and care partners with volunteers who have had similar experiences for support.