Treatment for NHL depends on the type, stage, and overall health of the patient. Common treatment options include:
- Chemotherapy: The use of drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
- Radiation Therapy: The use of high-energy radiation to target and destroy cancer cells.
- Immunotherapy: Treatments that boost the body’s immune system to fight cancer, such as monoclonal antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
- Targeted Therapy: Drugs that target specific molecules involved in the growth and survival of cancer cells.
- Stem Cell Transplant: A procedure to replace damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation.
- Watchful Waiting: In some cases, particularly with slow-growing (indolent) lymphomas, doctors may recommend close monitoring without immediate treatment.