Stage I(early disease)- The cancer is located in a single lymph, in one organ or area outside lymph node

The ALCL includes four stages

Stage II- Means that it's locally advanced. This means the cancer is found in two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm.

Stage III- Its advanced disease as 2 or more nodes are found above and below diaphragm

Stage IV- Widespread disease meaning that the lymphoma has spread beyond the lymph nodes and spread to one or more organs