We offer a range of first-class treatment options for B-cell lymphoma. This is a type of cancer that forms when the body makes abnormal B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
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Treating B-cell lymphomas
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Treatment overview
B-cell lymphoma is a type of cancer that forms in white blood cells called lymphocytes.
About 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma have a B-cell lymphoma. And the vast majority of Hodgkin lymphomas develop from B-cells too.
Some B-cell lymphomas grow very slowly and may not need treatment for months or years (low-grade lymphomas). Other types grow quickly and need treatment quickly (high-grade lymphomas).
Treatment will take place in The London Clinic, which features first-class cancer environments, state-of-the-art technology and the latest clinical equipment.
An expert multidisciplinary team will support you from your first consultation, during your treatment and throughout your recovery.
Treatments
At London Haematology, we will develop a personalised treatment plan for you. This will take into consideration your type of lymphoma, its location in your body, how advanced your cancer is and your age and general health.
Your personalised plan may include one or more of the following treatments:
- Chemotherapy
We will use chemotherapy drugs to kill lymphoma cells and prevent them from dividing and spreading. You will receive chemotherapy in one of the 22 outpatient pods at The London Clinic, which offer exceptional comfort and privacy. - Targeted therapies
We offer innovative medications that can harness the body’s own healing powers to attack cancer cells. - Radiotherapy
We use the latest technology and equipment to deliver precise high-energy radiation that destroys cancer cells and prevents them from spreading and growing. - Surgery
Our expert surgeons may remove discrete endocrine glands containing lymphoma cells and nearby nodes to check for the spread of cancer. - CAR T cell therapy
We offer this cutting-edge treatment for adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Immune cells are collected from patients and genetically modified to destroy cancer cells.
FAQs
Abnormal lymphocytes build-up in the lymph glands of people with B-cell lymphoma. This causes swelling and lumps in parts of the body where there is lymph tissue. As a result, most people with B-cell lymphoma notice they have a swollen gland that will not go away. Enlarged glands can also press on other structures in the body, causing pain and other symptoms. Look out for: • Lumps or swellings in the neck, armpit or groin • Bone pain • Breathlessness or coughing • Chest pain • Abdominal pain or a feeling of fullness • Skin rashes and itching • Brain and nerve symptoms such as dizziness, fits or limb weakness As lymphoma develops, it can affect your immune system and spread to other parts of the body. This can lead to general symptoms including: • Fever • Night sweats • Unexplained weight loss • Fatigue • Itching • Frequent infections
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that forms in white blood cells called lymphocytes. The body has two main types of lymphocyte: B cells and T cells. When cancer affects the B-cells, the illness is called B-cell lymphoma. B-cells are critical to your immune system. They produce antibodies that can help the body fight viruses and bacteria. They can also bind to toxins and foreign substances so the body can attack them. Overall, there are 60 types of lymphoma. The most common B-cell lymphomas are: • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma • Follicular lymphoma • Burkitt lymphoma • Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia All our consultants at London Haematology have extensive expertise and experience in the diagnosis of lymphoma. They will explain your lymphoma type and customise a treatment programme to treat your cancer.
A world-class consultant at London Haematology will carefully look at your medical history, perform an examination to see if your lymph nodes are enlarged and check for a swollen liver or spleen. They will then arrange investigations to find out more about your condition. These may include: • Blood tests to check blood counts and liver and kidney function, and to look for anaemia • X-ray • MRI scan • CT scan • Bone marrow biopsy • Lymph node biopsy
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
Why choose The London Clinic?
Trusted for over 90 years, The London Clinic is an independent charitable hospital that reinvests into care, research, and support for those who can’t easily access private treatment.
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More patients choose The London Clinic than any other.
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Full intensive care on-site
World-class 13-bed ICU for expert support if your care becomes complex.
Investing in clinical excellence
Backed by Northwestern, we equip our teams with cutting-edge medical equipment.
0% Finance Options
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.