What Is Childhood Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is the third most common childhood cancer, affecting the lymphatic system which is part of the immune system. In children, lymphomas are categorized mainly into Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), with NHL being more aggressive but highly treatable when detected early.
Main Types
- Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
- Burkitt Lymphoma (fast-growing NHL)
- Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Key Symptoms
- Painless swollen lymph nodes
- Persistent fever & night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss
- Chest pain/cough (mediastinal mass)
- Abdominal pain/swelling
Advanced Treatment Approaches:
- Chemotherapy using CHOP and ABVD protocols for tailored lymphoma treatment
- Immunotherapy with Rituximab for B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma management
- Nutritional therapy to address deficiency-related cases and support recovery
- Stem cell transplant for relapsed cases to restore healthy blood cells
- Targeted therapy with ALK inhibitors for precise cancer cell targeting
