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Treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.

Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

Women who have indolent (slow-growing) non-Hodgkin lymphoma during pregnancy may be treated with watchful waiting until after they give birth. (See the Treatment Options for Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma section for more information.)

Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy

Treatment of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma during pregnancy may include the following:

  • Treatment given right away based on the type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma to increase the mother's chance of survival. Treatment may include combination chemotherapy and rituximab.
  • Early delivery of the baby followed by treatment based on the type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
  • If in the first trimester of pregnancy, medical oncologists may advise ending the pregnancy so that treatment may begin. Treatment depends on the type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Navigating Care disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. This information was sourced and adapted from Adapted from the National Cancer Institute's Physician Data Query (PDQ®) Cancer Information Summaries on www.cancer.gov.
This information updated November 1, 2024.

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