Burkitt lymphoma

Alternative names:

B-cell lymphoma

Treatment:

Treatment of the cancer is often a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Expectations (prognosis):

The African type of Burkitt lymphoma is often curable if treated in the early stages. The American form generally has the same rate of long-term remission as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Complications:

• complications of treatment (radiation therapy or chemotherapy)
• spread of the cancer

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you note any of the symptoms listed here, or if you have questions about Burkitt lymphoma.