Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Overview
The Hematology Clinic at Sheba Medical Center in Israel provides complete and comprehensive care to patients with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). With our 360-degree approach, patients from all over can benefit from our highly skilled team of multidisciplinary specialists, state-of-the-art technology, and individualized treatment plans.
At our clinic, NHL patients are treated by a team of specialists who have trained in internationally renowned cancer centers around the world. Each case is evaluated closely from before diagnosis all the way through specialized treatment plans that may include advanced bone marrow transplants when necessary.
You and your family will have the support of compassionate therapists, psychologists, and social workers on our team. We will keep you informed every step of the way throughout your treatment at Sheba.


About Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), also called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or lymphoma, is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphocytes, or white blood cells. There are many subtypes of NHL, thus, many different treatment approaches based on each individual case.
The following information is about NHL in adults. Find out about NHL in children.
What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
Cancer is when cells grow out of control. This can happen in any part of the body, and in advanced stages it can spread to other parts of the body as well.
In NHL, the cancerous cells originate from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. It is more common in adults than in children, although it can affect children as well.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma includes many different types of lymphomas with the same characteristics. Hodgkin lymphoma is another type of lymphoma that is treated differently from NHL.
Types of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
There are about 60 known types of NHL, making diagnosis a complicated process. A treatment plan cannot be created until the type of lymphoma is identified. Specialists will make a diagnosis based on several factors:
- The type of lymphocyte affected (B-cells or T-cells)
- The appearance of the lymphocyte under a microscope
- Chromosomal features of the lymphoma cells
- Presence of certain proteins on the surface of the cancer cells
- Maturity of the cells when they become cancerous
- Aggressiveness of the lymphoma
Just like with any other type of cancer, all types of NHL can spread to other parts of the body when not treated quickly enough.
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