Primary Central Nervous System lymphoma is a fast-growing B-cell lymphoma which affects the brain or spinal cord.
Lymphomas are cancers of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that normally helps fight and prevent infection. Lymphocytes are found in lymph nodes, the spleen and other organs, or they may circulate in the blood.
Some lymphomas require urgent treatment; others do not require treatment at all. Some are curable; others are not. It is important to be treated at a cancer center with experience in identifying the different types of lymphoma in order to choose the right treatment. At Johns Hopkins, our team of experts is experienced in the all types of this complex cancer. We use the latest treatments and work with you to give you the best care possible.
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Our Team
Physician scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center conduct the cutting-edge research that determines the best, most effective treatments. Their world-class patient care is complemented by highly trained and experienced healthcare professionals offering patient support.
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Treatment Options
After we review your lab results to understand your type and stage of lymphoma a team of doctors at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center will create a personalized treatment plan for you.
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials offer access to studies being tested on lymphoma, such as chemotherapy drugs or biological therapies that could work better for you than standard treatment. As a leading research institution, Johns Hopkins offers trials that test the latest therapies and technologies. Ask your treatment team early on about clinical trials.
LymphomasTypes of Lymphoma
There are more than 100 types of lymphomas, and different types have different treatments. Lymphomas are broadly divided into Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Hodgkin lymphoma is usually fast-growing but can be cured with treatment. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma includes many different kinds of lymphoma, some that are fast growing and can be cured, and others that are slow-growing and incurable but may or may not require treatment.
Below are just some of the types of lymphoma treated at Johns Hopkins:
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Burkitt Lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects B cells and is fast-growing.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (or small lymphocytic lymphoma) is a type of slow-growing cancer that affects B cells.
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Cutaneous Lymphomas include both B-cell and T-cell lymphomas that involve the skin. Some are slow-growing, and some are fast-growing.
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is a fast-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects B cells. It is the most common type of lymphoma.
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Follicular Lymphoma is a type of slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects B cells.
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Hairy Cell Leukemia is a type of slow-growing B-cell cancer.
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High-Grade B-Cell Lymphoma is a fast-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects B cells.
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Mantle Cell Lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects B cells. It can be slow-growing but is usually fast-growing.
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Marginal Zone Lymphoma is a type of slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects B cells.
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Mycosis Fungoides is a type of T-cell lymphoma that affects the skin and is the most common type of cutaneous lymphoma. It can be slow-growing or fast-growing.
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Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas include more than 20 types of fast-growing non-Hodgkin lymphomas and affect T cells.
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Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders are a type of lymphoma that occurs after transplant of a solid organ (like a kidney, lung, liver, or heart), or sometimes after a stem cell transplantation. These lymphomas can be either fast-growing or slow-growing, and are often driven by Epstein-Barr virus infection of B cells.
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