What is the outlook for people with adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)?

What is the outlook for people with adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)?

The outlook for people with this disease depends upon the stage of the cancer. Another factor is the type of lymphoma present. The age and general health of the patient also are taken into account. In general, the survival rate of patients with NHL at the five-year mark is generally favorable

Other facts:

• Indolent NHLs have a median survival rate of as long as 20 years, and Stage I and Stage II varieties can often be treated with radiation alone.
• When treated early, over half of patients with aggressive NHL can be cured with combination chemotherapies.