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What is Lymphoma - Lymphoma refers to a deadly cancer of your lymphatic system, including the spleen, glands, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (lymph glands).

Lymphoma is a scary word. Most of us know that our lymph nodes have something to do with our immune system, but beyond that, it’s a pretty gray area. With lymphomas and leukemias, however, its harder for us to pinpoint the where, and even the why.

Any diagnosis of cancer is devastating, but when a child is involved, the unfairness of it all seems to hit just a bit harder. When caught ear;ly there is a 90% survival rate.

What is the difference between Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)? What difference does it make for my treatment and prognosis?