Lymphoma

Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system and is the third most common cancer among patients under age 20. The two most common types are:

• Hodgkin lymphoma. This form of lymphoma affects children over age 15. The disease-free survival rate is greater than 90 percent.
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This condition is more common in boys than girls and is highly aggressive and fast growing. The disease-free survival rate is more than 80 percent.

Symptoms often include:

• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Fever
• A mass in the chest

Treatments include:

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• Stem cell transplant