Burkitt lymphoma

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Burkitt lymphoma

Treatment of this cancer requires use of anti-cancer medicines (chemotherapy). Many medicines effectively treat Burkitt lymphoma, but most treatment plans include combinations of prednisone, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, cytarabine, doxorubicin, methotrexate, and related chemotherapy medicines.

The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems.

Burkitt lymphoma is usually curable if treated aggressively with chemotherapy. If the cancer involves only a small area of lymph nodes, the cure rate is over 90%. If it has spread to the bone marrow or spinal fluid, the cure rate drops to about 75%.

• Complications of treatment (radiation therapy or chemotherapy)
• Spread of the cancer

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

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