Lymphoma - Non-Hodgkin - Introduction
ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this entire guide.
About the lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is made up of thin tubes and groups of small, bean-shaped organs called lymph nodes that are located throughout the body. The largest clusters of lymph nodes are found in the abdomen, groin, pelvis, chest, underarms, and neck.