Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is also abbreviated as NHL. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system of the body. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can develop as different types of cancer. Mostly, this cancer type involves B cells and T cells in a small percentage. Enlargement of one or more lymph nodes in the groin, neck, or armpits is usually the first sign of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Enlargement of the lymph nodes is usually painless in this cancer.

Some symptoms associated with NHL cancer are as follows:

• Fever
• Drenching night sweating
• Severe itching
• Unexplained weight loss

• Radiation is among the most frequent NHL treatments. Radioimmunotherapy treatments can be used in some cases. These involve linking of radioactive substances to the antibodies targeting the cancerous cells. This substance is injected in the body as part of the treatments.
• Chemotherapy is among the treatments helpful for treating NHL. High-dose chemotherapy may be used if NHL recurs or if the initial treatments are unable to control the cancer. After these treatments, stem cell transplants may be performed. 
• Some treatments use Rituximab for patients suffering from NHL. This biological drug is being used increasingly and may be included in chemotherapy treatments.
• Stem cell transplantation is also one of the beneficial treatments for NHL patients.  
• Blood transfusions may be required if blood counts are found to be low. Instead of blood transfusions, platelet transfusions may be performed as treatments in some instances.