Can non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) spread to other organs?

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Can non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) spread to other organs?

Yes, NHL can spread (metastasize) can spread outside of the lymph nodes. Local disease stays in one lymph node. If the disease goes outside of that one lymph node, it is called extranodal. It can go almost anywhere in the body, including:

  • Other nodes
  • Bone marrow
  • Liver
  • Spleen
  • Stomach and intestines
  • Skin
  • Lungs
  • Testicles
  • The central nervous system, like the brain
  • Eyes
  • Sinuses

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