
Treatment Goals for Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer that develops within the lymphatic system or the body’s germ defense system, which comprises the spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (and glands). The condition has two main types—Hodgkin’s lymphoma (also known as Hodgkin’s disease), and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Doctors recommend lymphoma course of treatment to destroy all traces of cancerous cells (if possible) while easing cancer symptoms and improving patient life quality.