Lymphoma

Talk with your doctor if you have any of these symptoms:

• Bloating
• Chest pain
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Cough or shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Itchy skin
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Night sweats or unexplained fevers
• Swollen lymph nodes near the neck, chest, underarm, or groin
• Unexplained weight loss

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your primary care doctor through MyChart.

Getting the right diagnosis and treatment plan is critical. Your first step is to visit a specialist for testing, which may include:

Blood tests

Checks for abnormal blood cell counts, signs of infection, and evidence of organ function issues.

Bone marrow testing

Checks for cancerous cells in the bone marrow to help confirm diagnosis and assess the spread of the disease.

Lymph node biopsy

Removes a small tissue sample to check for cancer cells to help diagnose and determine the type of lymphoma.

Imaging

Imaging tests like CT scans or PET scans provide detailed images of swollen lymph nodes and tumors.

Your doctors will sit down with you to discuss an individualized treatment plan based on your unique situation. Your doctor will then guide you through your options and answer your questions.

By working closely with your team of specialists, you can make informed decisions and feel confident in the best plan for you.

Lymphoma treatments may include:

Active monitoring

Routine check-ups serve to track lymphoma without immediate treatment, unless symptoms worsen.

Biological therapy

Biological therapy leverages the body’s immune system or lab-made antibody proteins to target and destroy lymphoma cells.

Blood and marrow transplantation

Blood and marrow transplantation delivers healthy blood or bone marrow (as stem cells) to replace unhealthy bone marrow.

CAR-T cell therapy

CAR-T cell therapy (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy) is an advanced treatment that modifies a patient's white blood cells also known as T cells, to target and destroy cancer cells.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy utilizes drugs to target and destroy fast-growing cancer cells.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy boosts or modifies the immune system to help recognize and destroy cancer cells.

Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to pinpoint and destroy cancer cells, shrinking lymphoma tumors.