Important Alerts
Office and Urgent Care Closures

Cardiology-Jersey City is temporarily closed, while Cardiology-Newark is closed permanently.

The Croton-on-Hudson lab is temporarily closed until further notice.

As of November 20,  the Urgent Care in Carmel,  has moved to 100 Independent Way, Brewster NY.

Updates

Effective December 12, 2024, Dr. Pierce will no longer be practicing obstetrics & gynecology out of 1985 Crompond Road, building B. She will continue to see patients at Jefferson Valley and Yorktown Heights only.

As of December 20, 2024, Dr. Weinfeld will no longer be practicing podiatry out of 48 US 6 in Yorktown Heights and he will be re-locating full time to Jefferson Valley.

As of December 12, 2024, Dr. Fijman will no longer be practicing pulmonology and sleep medicine out of 310 North Highland Avenue, Suite 4 in Ossining and he will be re-locating full time to Jefferson Valley.

As of November 18,  Stacey Radinsky, MD has moved her practice to Bethpage.

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Understanding your risk

Like other cancers, your risk depends on many variables including:

  • Age
  • Family history
  • Certain infections
  • Lowered immune system
  • Autoimmune conditions

Our oncology team offers comprehensive cancer risk assessments and hereditary cancer genetics evaluation programs to help you identify your risk. Start our online hereditary assessment now ›

Symptoms

  • A painless lump in the neck, armpit or groin.
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Unexpected weight loss
  • Fever
  • Shortness of breath

Diagnosing lymphoma

If you visit your physician about a persistent lump or other relevant systems, they will begin by performing a medical history check and physical exam. They will closely examine the lymph nodes and other areas of the body that are a part of the lymphatic system.

If your doctor decides there is reason for further examination, they will order the following tests:

  • Blood test: A blood test may be used, not to detect lymphoma, but to determine if the cause of the swelling or symptoms is due to an infection. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to see if the symptoms go away after a few weeks. If the swelling still remains, the only way to test for lymphoma is a biopsy of the affected area.
  • Biopsy: Depending on the circumstances, a doctor will either remove a piece of the node or the entire mass. The tissue will be examined under a microscope and other lab tests will be performed to determine if the patient has lymphoma.

Types of lymphoma 

  • Hodgkin lymphoma: The disease starts when the DNA of white blood cells becomes damaged and can result in uncontrolled reproduction if left untreated. These cells begin to grow and form masses in areas of the lymphatic system.
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (most common): This disease affects B cells (a type of lymphatic white blood cell, which helps fight infection), T cells (cells that form in the bone marrow) and NK cells (natural killer cells that fight viruses and tumors). Most non-Hodgkin lymphoma affects B cells. The disease causes the cells to grow out of control and crowd out normal white blood cells. This drastically weakens the body’s immune system.

Treatment

Treatment for lymphoma will depend on the type of cancer, the stage and your overall health. However, the most common types of treatment include:

  • Chemotherapy: chemicals administered as a pill or IV to kill and slow the growth of cancer cells
  • Radiation therapy: high-powered beams of energy, such as X-rays and protons that are used to kill and slow the growth of cancer cells
  • Targeted and immunotherapy: drugs that attack specific abnormalities within cancer cells or by directing your immune system to kill cancer cells

Medical care and help

To find a lymphoma specialist near you, visit our Providers page.

Contact us if you have any questions.