What is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are a group of blood cancers that vary significantly in their severity, from slow growing to very aggressive. NHL may originate in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, the spleen, liver and gastrointestinal tract.
What do patients take to treat Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||
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Radiation Therapy
(Brachytherapy (internal seed implants), Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Naso-pharyngeal Radiation Therapy)
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0 |
These charts show data from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at PatientsLikeMe?
- 290 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 23 say Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 35% | Females |
|---|---|
| 65% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 4 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma patients who have completed their condition history