Cancer Center

Pediatric Lymphomas

The Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia consists of a multidisciplinary team of experts in treating Non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's lymphoma in children. In addition, many of our oncologists are on the forefront of researching new therapies and advances in the treatment of these cancers.

What is lymphoma?

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymph system, part of the body's immune system. Because lymph tissue is found throughout the body, the lymphomas — Non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's  — can start in almost any part of the body and spread to other tissues or organs. Lymphoma is the third most common childhood cancer.

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