In the United States in 2007,* 119,724 people were diagnosed with a hematologic (blood, bone marrow, or lymph node) cancer, and 54,599 people died from a hematologic cancer.† CDC helps raise awareness about hematologic cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma) to improve survivors' quality of life.
*Latest year for which statistics are available. †Source: USCS.
Features
CDC's Blood Cancers Feature
CDC supports partner organizations that provide resources and services for survivors and their caregivers.
Lymphoma
These cancers start in the lymph system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Health Habits and Blood Cancer Podcast
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients who smoke or drink a lot of alcohol, or are obese, have poorer overall survival.
Listen to this podcast (:60) [read tip]
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
4770 Buford Hwy NE
MS K-64
Atlanta, GA 30341 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
8am–8pm ET
Monday–Friday
Closed on Holidays - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
