Information for Patients and Physicians
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma represents a diverse group of cancers that develop in the lymphatic system and are characterized by uncontrolled growth and accumulation of abnormal lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that are responsible for defending the body against infection. The most common forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are follicular (slower growing subtype) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (faster growing subtype). According to the American Cancer Society, more than 66,000 people will be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States during 2011.
