When people hear the word cancer, it can feel very scary. But it is important to know one thing clearly. Not all cancers are the same, and lymphoma cancer is one of the cancers where doctors have made a lot of progress. Many people with lymphoma get better, especially when it is found early.Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymphatic system, which is part of your body that helps fight infections. You can think of it like a cleaning and protection system inside your body. It includes lymph nodes, blood, and special white blood cells that protect you.

Sometimes, these white blood cells stop behaving properly and start growing too fast. When that happens, lymphoma cancer can develop. The good news is that doctors today have very effective ways to treat this cancer and help patients live healthy lives again.