Statistics at a Glance
At a Glance
Estimated New Cases in 2020 77,240
% of All New Cancer Cases 4.3%
Estimated Deaths in 2020 19,940
% of All Cancer Deaths 3.3%
5-Year
Relative Survival
Year | Rate of New Cases — SEER 9 | Rate of New Cases — SEER 13 | Death Rate — U.S. | 5-Year Relative Survival — SEER 9 | ||||
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Observed | Modeled Trend | Observed | Modeled Trend | Observed | Modeled Trend | Observed | Modeled Trend | |
1975 | 11.06 | 10.78 | - | - | 5.63 | 5.50 | 46.04% | 47.33% |
1976 | 11.22 | 11.17 | - | - | 5.71 | 5.64 | 47.93% | 48.03% |
1977 | 11.18 | 11.57 | - | - | 5.77 | 5.77 | 46.34% | 48.72% |
1978 | 11.92 | 11.98 | - | - | 5.93 | 5.92 | 47.56% | 49.41% |
1979 | 12.53 | 12.41 | - | - | 5.95 | 6.06 | 47.58% | 50.10% |
1980 | 12.62 | 12.86 | - | - | 6.23 | 6.21 | 49.45% | 50.78% |
1981 | 13.58 | 13.32 | - | - | 6.16 | 6.36 | 50.25% | 51.45% |
1982 | 13.39 | 13.80 | - | - | 6.55 | 6.52 | 49.80% | 52.13% |
1983 | 13.99 | 14.29 | - | - | 6.66 | 6.68 | 52.42% | 52.80% |
1984 | 15.19 | 14.81 | - | - | 6.76 | 6.84 | 52.72% | 52.68% |
1985 | 15.51 | 15.34 | - | - | 7.06 | 7.01 | 52.70% | 52.57% |
1986 | 15.90 | 15.89 | - | - | 7.31 | 7.19 | 50.32% | 52.46% |
1987 | 16.74 | 16.46 | - | - | 7.26 | 7.36 | 52.26% | 52.34% |
1988 | 17.26 | 17.05 | - | - | 7.52 | 7.54 | 51.04% | 52.23% |
1989 | 17.36 | 17.66 | - | - | 7.83 | 7.73 | 50.17% | 52.11% |
1990 | 18.51 | 18.29 | - | - | 7.87 | 7.92 | 49.92% | 52.00% |
1991 | 18.81 | 18.95 | - | - | 8.19 | 8.11 | 51.22% | 51.89% |
1992 | 18.63 | 19.08 | 18.54 | 18.97 | 8.22 | 8.24 | 51.45% | 51.77% |
1993 | 18.86 | 19.21 | 18.54 | 19.06 | 8.25 | 8.38 | 53.10% | 51.66% |
1994 | 19.94 | 19.35 | 19.57 | 19.16 | 8.63 | 8.51 | 53.08% | 51.54% |
1995 | 20.00 | 19.48 | 19.78 | 19.26 | 8.72 | 8.65 | 52.33% | 53.84% |
1996 | 19.42 | 19.62 | 19.44 | 19.35 | 8.75 | 8.79 | 56.27% | 56.08% |
1997 | 20.00 | 19.76 | 19.53 | 19.45 | 8.88 | 8.93 | 59.60% | 58.26% |
1998 | 19.62 | 19.89 | 19.37 | 19.55 | 8.69 | 8.66 | 61.31% | 60.37% |
1999 | 19.97 | 20.03 | 19.83 | 19.64 | 8.32 | 8.39 | 62.47% | 62.41% |
2000 | 19.81 | 20.17 | 19.43 | 19.74 | 8.17 | 8.13 | 64.14% | 64.38% |
2001 | 20.02 | 20.31 | 19.72 | 19.84 | 7.91 | 7.87 | 66.33% | 66.28% |
2002 | 20.23 | 20.46 | 19.75 | 19.94 | 7.65 | 7.63 | 69.64% | 68.10% |
2003 | 20.79 | 20.60 | 20.29 | 20.04 | 7.38 | 7.39 | 70.38% | 69.84% |
2004 | 21.40 | 20.74 | 20.82 | 20.14 | 7.09 | 7.16 | 70.46% | 70.29% |
2005 | 20.88 | 20.89 | 20.21 | 20.24 | 6.95 | 6.94 | 71.91% | 70.74% |
2006 | 20.52 | 21.03 | 20.13 | 20.34 | 6.74 | 6.72 | 70.81% | 71.18% |
2007 | 21.28 | 21.18 | 20.54 | 20.44 | 6.59 | 6.58 | 71.71% | 71.62% |
2008 | 20.93 | 21.00 | 20.36 | 20.55 | 6.41 | 6.43 | 73.18% | 72.05% |
2009 | 20.88 | 20.83 | 20.65 | 20.65 | 6.30 | 6.29 | 74.42% | 72.47% |
2010 | 21.42 | 20.65 | 20.92 | 20.42 | 6.14 | 6.15 | 74.50% | 72.89% |
2011 | 19.83 | 20.48 | 19.44 | 20.19 | 6.03 | 6.02 | 74.60% | 73.31% |
2012 | 20.33 | 20.31 | 19.64 | 19.96 | 5.91 | 5.88 | 75.43% | 73.72% |
2013 | 19.80 | 20.14 | 19.49 | 19.73 | 5.71 | 5.75 | - | 74.12% |
2014 | 20.27 | 19.97 | 19.92 | 19.51 | 5.66 | 5.63 | - | 74.52% |
2015 | 20.14 | 19.80 | 19.62 | 19.29 | 5.47 | 5.50 | - | 74.92% |
2016 | 19.58 | 19.64 | 19.22 | 19.07 | 5.38 | 5.38 | - | 75.31% |
2017 | 19.26 | 19.47 | 18.57 | 18.86 | 5.30 | 5.26 | - | 75.69% |
2018 | - | - | - | - | 5.13 | 5.15 | - | 76.07% |
New cases come from SEER 13. Deaths come from U.S. Mortality.
All Races, Both Sexes. Rates are Age-Adjusted.
Modeled trend lines were calculated from the underlying rates using the Joinpoint Trend Analysis Software.
New cases are also referred to as incident cases in other publications. Rates of new cases are also referred to as incidence rates.
Rate of New Cases and Deaths per 100,000: The rate of new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma was 19.6 per 100,000 men and women per year. The death rate was 5.4 per 100,000 men and women per year. These rates are age-adjusted and based on 2013–2017 cases and 2014–2018 deaths.
Lifetime Risk of Developing Cancer: Approximately 2.1 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at some point during their lifetime, based on 2015–2017 data.
Prevalence of This Cancer: In 2017, there were an estimated 719,831 people living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States.
Survival Statistics
How Many People Survive 5 Years Or More after Being Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Relative survival is an estimate of the percentage of patients who would be expected to survive the effects of their cancer. It excludes the risk of dying from other causes. Because survival statistics are based on large groups of people, they cannot be used to predict exactly what will happen to an individual patient. No two patients are entirely alike, and treatment and responses to treatment can vary greatly.
5-Year
Relative Survival
Based on data from SEER 18 2010–2016. Gray figures represent those who have died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Green figures represent those who have survived 5 years or more.
Survival by Stage
Cancer stage at diagnosis, which refers to extent of a cancer in the body, determines treatment options and has a strong influence on the length of survival. The earlier non-Hodgkin lymphoma is caught, the better chance a person has of surviving five years after being diagnosed. For non-Hodgkin lymphoma, 24.6% are diagnosed at stage I. The 5-year relative survival for stage I non-Hodgkin lymphoma is 83.5%.
Stage | Percent of Cases | 5-Year Relative Survival |
---|---|---|
Stage I Confined to Single Region |
25% | 83.5% |
Stage II Involving Mulitple Regions |
14% | 75.8% |
Stage III Spread to Both Sides of Diaphragm |
16% | 70.5% |
Stage IV Diffuse or Disseminated Involvement |
33% | 63.3% |
Unknown Unstaged |
11% | 76.2% |
SEER 18 2010–2016, All Races, Both Sexes by Ann Arbor Stage
New Cases and Deaths
How Common Is This Cancer?
Compared to other cancers, non-Hodgkin lymphoma is fairly common.
Rank | Common Types of Cancer | Estimated New Cases 2020 |
Estimated Deaths 2020 |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Breast Cancer (Female) | 276,480 | 42,170 |
2. | Lung and Bronchus Cancer | 228,820 | 135,720 |
3. | Prostate Cancer | 191,930 | 33,330 |
4. | Colorectal Cancer | 147,950 | 53,200 |
5. | Melanoma of the Skin | 100,350 | 6,850 |
6. | Bladder Cancer | 81,400 | 17,980 |
7. | Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | 77,240 | 19,940 |
8. | Kidney and Renal Pelvis Cancer | 73,750 | 14,830 |
9. | Uterine Cancer | 65,620 | 12,590 |
10. | Leukemia | 60,530 | 23,100 |
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma represents 4.3% of all new cancer cases in the U.S.
4.3%
In 2020, it is estimated that there will be 77,240 new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and an estimated 19,940 people will die of this disease.
Who Gets This Cancer?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more common in men than women, and among individuals of Caucasian descent. The rate of new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma was 19.6 per 100,000 men and women per year based on 2013–2017 cases, age-adjusted.
Age Range | Percent of New Cases |
---|---|
<20 | 1.6% |
20–34 | 3.6% |
35–44 | 5.0% |
45–54 | 11.5% |
55–64 | 21.2% |
65–74 | 26.5% |
75–84 | 21.0% |
>84 | 9.6% |
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is most frequently diagnosed among people aged 65–74.
Median Age
At Diagnosis
SEER 21 2013–2017, All Races, Both Sexes
Who Dies From This Cancer?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the eighth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The death rate was 5.4 per 100,000 men and women per year based on 2014–2018 deaths, age-adjusted.
Age Range | Percent of Deaths |
---|---|
<20 | 0.3% |
20–34 | 1.1% |
35–44 | 1.7% |
45–54 | 4.8% |
55–64 | 13.6% |
65–74 | 24.5% |
75–84 | 30.8% |
>84 | 23.2% |
The percent of non-Hodgkin lymphoma deaths is highest among people aged 75–84.
Median Age
At Death
U.S. 2014–2018, All Races, Both Sexes
Trends in Rates
Changes Over Time
Keeping track of new cases, deaths, and survival over time (trends) can help scientists understand whether progress is being made and where additional research is needed to address challenges, such as improving screening or finding better treatments.
Using statistical models for analysis, age-adjusted rates for new non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases have been falling on average 0.8% each year over 2008–2017. Age-adjusted death rates have been falling on average 2.2% each year over 2009–2018. 5-year relative survival trends are shown below.
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Explore Additional Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma StatisticsMore About This Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Figure: This picture shows lymph nodes above and below the diaphragm. It also shows the lymph vessels, tonsils, thymus, and spleen.
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. The lymph system is part of the immune system, which helps the body fight infection and disease. Because lymph tissue is found all through the body, lymphoma can begin almost anywhere.
The two main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). These can occur in both children and adults.
There are many different types of NHL that form from different types of white blood cells (B-cells, T-cells, NK cells). Most types of NHL form from B-cells. NHL may be indolent (slow-growing) or aggressive (fast-growing). The most common types of NHL in adults are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, which is usually aggressive, and follicular lymphoma, which is usually indolent.
Additional Information
Related Stat Facts by Subtype
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More Information
Here are some resources for learning more about non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- More about risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- More about symptoms and diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- More about treatment options for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- More about clinical trials
- More about cancer prevention
References
All statistics in this report are based on statistics from SEER and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. Most can be found within SEER*Explorer.
Suggested Citation
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SEER Cancer Stat Facts: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. National Cancer Institute. Bethesda, MD, https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/nhl.html
These stat facts focus on population statistics that are based on the U.S. population. Because these statistics are based on large groups of people, they cannot be used to predict exactly what will happen to an individual patient. To see tailored statistics, browse SEER*Explorer. To see statistics for a specific state, go to the State Cancer Profiles.
The statistics presented in these stat facts are based on the most recent data available, most of which can be found in SEER*Explorer. In some cases, different year spans may be used.
Estimates of new cases and deaths for 2020 are projections made by the American Cancer Society (ACS), based on earlier reported data.
Cancer is a complex topic. There is a wide range of information available. These stat facts do not address causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, or decision making, although links are provided to information in many of these areas.