Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 person out of every 50 stands a chance of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a cancer that starts in cells called lymphocytes which are part of the body's immune system. Lymphocytes are located in the lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissues, such as the spleen, thymus and bone marrow. There are several different types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and it is typically classified in accordance with how fast the cancer spreads. Low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma progresses slowly and may not require treatment for some time. High-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is often curable with chemotherapy.