Treatment by type of NHL

There are many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Find out more about treatments for each type of NHL.

Burkitt lymphoma

Burkitt lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for Burkitt lymphoma include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and stem cell transplant.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for DLBCL include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy and radiation therapy.

Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)

Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments include watchful waiting, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy.

Follicular lymphoma

Follicular lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments include watchful waiting, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and stem cell transplant.

High-grade B-cell lymphoma

High-grade B-cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It may also be called double-hit or triple-hit lymphoma. Treatments include chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy.

Lymphoblastic lymphoma

Lymphoblastic lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It is very similar to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and stem cell transplant.

Mantle cell lymphoma

Mantle cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for mantle cell lymphoma include watchful waiting, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy and radiation therapy.

Nodal marginal zone lymphoma

Nodal marginal zone lymphoma (NMZL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for NMZL include watchful waiting, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.

Peripheral T-cell lymphomas

Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) is a group of rare types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for PTCLs include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and stem cell transplant.

Primary central nervous system lymphoma

Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma (PCNSL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for PCNSL include steroid therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy and stem cell transplant.

Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma

Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for PMBCL include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and stem cell transplant.

Skin lymphoma

Skin lymphoma (also called cutaneous lymphoma) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). There are many types of skin lymphoma. You may be offered topical or systemic treatments.

Small lymphocytic lymphoma

Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It is very similar to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Treatments include targeted therapy and chemoimmunotherapy.

Splenic marginal zone lymphoma

Splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Treatments for SMZL include watchful waiting, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy.

Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It may also be called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. Treatments include watchful waiting, targeted therapy, chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.

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