Childhood Cancer Foundation Information for Educators and Teachers

Types of Childhood Cancer

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a tumour of the lymph tissues (cells of the immune system). Because lymph tissue is in many parts of the body (lymph nodes, skin, stomach, intestines, and other organs), lymphomas can start almost anywhere.

Type	Description	Treatment

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma	Affects the lymph nodes. There are many types of lymphoma, including Burkitt's, non-Burkitt's, and Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Most often in children between 2 and 10. More common in boys than girls.	Combination of chemotherapy drugs. Radiation for some at high risk.


Hodgkin's Disease	Also known as Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Affects the lymph nodes. Most often seen in teenagers.	Chemotherapy with or without radiation depending on the stage of the disease.