Lymphoma

Lymphoma is the name for cancers that begin in the part of our immune system (the lymphatic) that moves white blood cells to areas of the body to fight disease and infection. Pediatric lymphomas are the third most common childhood cancer and there are two main types: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin. Our Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders offers families internationally recognized pediatric oncology (cancer) and hematology (blood disorder) care that includes top-notch support services during your child’s treatment. 

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Lymphoma

Lymphoma is the name for cancers that begin in the part of our immune system (the lymphatic) that moves white blood cells to areas of the body to fight disease and infection. Pediatric lymphomas are the third most common childhood cancer and there are two main types: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin. Our Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders offers families internationally recognized pediatric oncology (cancer) and hematology (blood disorder) care that includes top-notch support services during your child’s treatment. 

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Why Choose Us

At Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (“NCCBD”), our renowned oncologists (cancer doctors), hematologists (blood disorder specialists), and researchers work together to improve treatment for all types of pediatric lymphoma, including Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), myeloid sarcoma and each of the many lymphoma subtypes like primary cutaneous lymphomas. We also offer: 

  • Collaborations with our affiliates so your child has the most advanced treatment options now, while preserving long-term health and function 
  • Monitoring and follow-up cancer care including late-effects, other specialty care and teen survivor programs

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete lymphoma care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.), named one of the best children’s hospitals in the country for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours Children's Health locations. 

We also collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Care (in Newark, Del.) and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University (in Philadelphia).  

Our Palliative and Supportive Care Program located at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) provides compassionate care for families and children coping with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. 

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete lymphoma care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando). Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours locations. 

The Infusion Center located at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando offers private rooms for kids who need chemotherapy. 

We offer proton therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma as part of our collaboration with UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence

Northeast Florida

We offer complete lymphoma care at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours locations.  

Nemours specialists provide the cancer care at our affiliate, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, named one of the best children’s hospitals in the country for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. 

We offer proton therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma through our integrated pediatric program with UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: