<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Ive had some swollen nodes on my neck for around a year now. I consulted 2 doctors and one of them strongly was against biopsy. So we decided against it. Im 18 and since it didnt go away yet. we went for another doctor. He suggested an ultrasound. There was splenomegaly and I think there was some swollen nodes in the abdomen too. I was tested for TB and it came back negative. So, Im guessing when I go in tomorrow for consultation, hed say I have lymphoma. So this is my question. How curable is lymphoma? How much time does it take for it become terminal? Thank you in advance. Id love if you reply fast. Its 1 AM here and oh, Im scared bad.  <response>: Hi, thank you posting at Chat Doctor. I can understand very well your concern, I recommend being sure if it is lymphoma malign you should make the following tests:1. Lymph node biopsytotal excision of a lymph node that is then examined under the microscope2. FISH fluorescent in situ hybridization.3. Specific blood testIt is realized by laser. The results of the tests will determine the diagnosis and the treatment. You need to make those to test because they are necessary. But is the possibility that you dont suffer from lymphoma, but from an easy form of this disease. Best Wishes. 