Treatments

There are many treatment options, both old and new, for cutaneous lymphomas. We offer an overview of available treatment choices that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. Together you can decide which treatment options may suit you best.

What and when are combination therapies used?

Occasionally skin-directed therapies may be used in combination or with a systemic therapy when one therapy alone isn't fully effective.

GETTING A SECOND OPINION

When is getting a second opinion a good decision? Our panel of experts offer their recommendations on when you should seek out another professional opinion.

Treatment Options for Cutaneous B-cell Lymphoma

The types of therapies for cutaneous B-cell lymphoma can vary from a “watch and wait” approach to surgical removal of the lesion, intralesional therapy (injections into the lesion), radiation, biologic agents, or chemotherapy. Learn more about how CBCL may be treated.

Stem Cell Transplantation

Bone marrow or stem cell transplantation refers to a procedure where healthy stem cells are moved, either from one individual to another or from a person back to themselves. Bone marrow or stem cell transplantation may be considered for patients with advanced cutaneous lymphoma.
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Combination Therapies

There are times that the most effective method to treat cutaneous lymphoma is to use a combination of therapies together.

Treatment Basics

Living with cutaneous lymphoma and understanding the diversity of the treatment options available can be overwhelming. The good news is that there are many treatment options available today.

Primary Cutaneous B-cell Lymphoma

Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (CBCLs) are a cutaneous lymphoma (a cancer of white blood cells) that affects B-cells in the skin. Learn more about the diagnosis, variants, treatment options and prognosis of CBCLs.

PRIMARY CUTANEOUS ANAPLASTIC LARGE CELL LYMPHOMA

Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) are part of a group of rare non-Hodgkin lymphomas that arise from the T-cell type lymphocytes. Learn more about how it is diagnosed, the variants, treatments and prognosis.