Lymph Node Cancer Survival Rates: Types & Prognosis

The survival rate for lymph node cancer depends on the type and stage of the cancer. The overall five-year survival rate for all types of lymph node cancer is about 70%.

Hodgkin lymphoma: The five-year survival rate for Hodgkin lymphoma is about 85% for all stages. The survival rate is even higher for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma (stage I or II), with a five-year survival rate of about 95%.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: The five-year survival rate for non-Hodgkin lymphoma varies depending on the subtype of lymphoma. The survival rate is highest for indolent lymphomas (such as follicular lymphoma and small lymphocytic lymphoma), with a five-year survival rate of about 70-80%. The survival rate is lower for aggressive lymphomas (such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma), with a five-year survival rate of about 50-60%.

The survival rates for lymph node cancer have been increasing in recent years due to advances in treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.