What is non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system.
There are two main types of lymphoma:
Hodgkin lymphoma, which used to be called Hodgkin’s disease
non-Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as NHL.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the fifth most common cancer in the UK. Around 11,500 people are diagnosed with it each year. There are many different types of NHL. Some grow very slowly and may not need treatment for months or years. Other types grow quickly and need treatment soon after diagnosis.
Professor Tony Goldstone gives us an introduction to lymphoma, its symptoms and treatment.