Question

Can lymphoma be cured? My grandmother is 77 years old and has been feeling unwell recently. She went to the hospital for a check-up and the doctor said she has lymphoma.

Answer

For malignant lymphoma, the chances of remission are not high. Common treatment methods for lymphoma include:

  1. Radiation Therapy: Certain types of lymphoma can be treated solely with radiation therapy in the early stages. Radiation therapy can also be used to consolidate treatment after chemotherapy and to assist in transplantation.
  2. Chemotherapy: Lymphoma chemotherapy often involves combined chemotherapy, which can be combined with targeted therapy drugs and biologic agents. In recent years, significant improvements have been made in the chemotherapy regimens for lymphoma.