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Burkitt lymphoma

Alternative Names:

B-cell lymphoma; High-grade B-cell lymphoma; Small non-cleaved cell lymphoma

Treatment:

Chemotherapy is used to treat this type of cancer. Commonly used medicines include prednisone, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, cytarabine, doxorubicin, methotrexate, and others.

Support Groups:

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

Expectations (prognosis):

More than half of those with Burkitt lymphoma can be cured with intensive chemotherapy. The cure rate may be lower if the cancer spreads to the bone marrow or spinal fluid.

Complications:

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

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of Burkitt lymphoma.

References:

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2006. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society; 2006.

Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine , 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004:1182.

Lymphatic system

Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan

Review Date: 9/11/2006
Reviewed By: Corey Cutler, MD, MPH, FRCP(C), Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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