Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests. ...more  Bone Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope. ...more  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing.

Multiple Myeloma See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Understanding Bones in Overview A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Introduction in Overview Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer.

Chemotherapy See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells. It's an important part of treatment for most people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Here's what you need to know. ...more

Other Treatments See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Stem Cell Transplant in Other Treatments Some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may be treated with a stem cell transplant. Learn more about this complex treatment and how it is done. ...more  Bone Marrow Transplant in Other Treatments Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects ...more  Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Other Treatments Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies.

Deciding on Treatment See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation See All Other Treatments See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Learn about the different treatment options available for non-Hodgkin lymphoma....more  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer treatment can be overwhelming. Read on for some tips on how to get ready for your appointments, and what questions you should ask. ...more

Cancer FAQs See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Overview in Cancer FAQs Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells. It's an important part of treatment for most people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia.

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: External Radiation Therapy in Other Treatment Side Effects Your doctor may advise external radiation therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn how this treatment is done, how to prepare for it, and what the possible side effects may be. ...more  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Stem Cell Transplant in Other Treatment Side Effects Some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may be treated with a stem cell transplant. Learn more about this complex treatment and how it is done.

Overview See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Introduction in Overview Lymphoma is a kind of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow out of control. Learn more about many of the types and subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ...more  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Risk Factors in Overview Some risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma may not be in your control. Others might be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you may have non-Hodgkin lymphoma, you will need to have certain tests and exams to make a diagnosis. Here's a look at what you can expect. ...more  Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing.