Couple things I know about non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (i'm not an expert, but I've done some research). There's two principal kinds Fast Moving and Slow Moving (indolent). The fast moving is more dangerous in the short term, but is also more treatable. Fast moving lymphomas respond better to treatment and can be cured (indefinite remission). Slow moving, or indolent Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is not curable, but does not necessarily mean curtains, because people can live well for years with slow moving lymphoma. So the fast moving is dangerous - but can be cured. The slow moving is less dangerous - but can't be cured.