non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
noun
non-Hodg·kin's lymphoma
ˈnän-ˈhäj-kənz- 
: any of various malignant lymphomas (such as Burkitt's lymphoma) that are not classified as Hodgkin's disease, have malignant cells derived from B cells, T cells, or natural killer cells, and are characterized especially by enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, fatigue, and weight loss
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Thompson died in 2015 at age 73 due to a recurrence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he was first diagnosed with in 2004.
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The former first lady died in her home on May 19, 1994, following a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
In September 2022, the actress revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer again after having non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
His father is a two-time survivor of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and his grandmother and mother both had breast cancer.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The former first lady died in her home on May 19, 1994, following a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
In September 2022, the actress revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer again after having non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
His father is a two-time survivor of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and his grandmother and mother both had breast cancer.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Hodgkin%27s%20lymphoma. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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