US Medical Term · conditions
Lymphoma
Linfoma
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Lymphoma |
| Spanish (Español) | Linfoma |
| Chinese (中文) | 淋巴瘤 |
| Korean (한국어) | 림프종 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ung thư hạch bạch huyết |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Lymphoma |
| Portuguese (Português) | Linfoma |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | มะเร็งต่อมน้ำเหลือง |
| Japanese (日本語) | リンパ腫 |
What it means
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. There are two main types: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Symptoms often include swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin; fatigue; unexplained weight loss; fever; and night sweats. Hodgkin lymphoma is highly treatable and often curable. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more varied in behavior and treatment. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or stem cell transplant depending on the type and stage.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have swollen lymph nodes that have not gone away and my doctor is concerned about lymphoma.
Tengo ganglios linfáticos inflamados que no han desaparecido y mi médico está preocupado por linfoma.
What is the difference between Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el linfoma de Hodgkin y el linfoma no Hodgkin?
After chemotherapy for lymphoma, how often do I need follow-up scans?
Después de la quimioterapia por linfoma, ¿con qué frecuencia necesito estudios de seguimiento?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
C85 Other specified and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin lymphomaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026