It's been three years since Donna's transplant and her cancer may be gone. Dr. Juckett says this is a very promising option for younger people who have a sibling whose bone marrow is a match. About 24,900 people will die of the disease. The most common early sign of NHL is a painless swelling of one of the lymph nodes. Other symptoms may include fever, fatigue, night sweats, and loss of appetite.
Further symptoms depend on the location of the developing cancer.
In the abdomen, the cancer may cause nausea, vomiting, or pain. Shortness of breath or cough may be the result of NHL in the chest area. Treating Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment for NHL often depends upon the extent of the disease. Some NHLs are very slow growing, while others spread rapidly. For localized NHL, doctors may prefer radiation therapy.