Hodgkin's Disease Learning Center

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Hodgkin's lymphoma is a malignancy (cancer) of lymph tissue found in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin (swollen glands; Fatigue; Fever and chills; Night s...
Causes
The first sign of this cancer is often an enlarged lymph node which appears without a known cause. The disease can spre...
Tests
The disease may be diagnosed after: A lymph node biopsy; A bone marrow biopsy; A biopsy of suspected tissue; Detection ...
Treatments
A staging evaluation is necessary to determine the treatment plan. Stage I indicates one lymph node region is involved ...
Drugs
  • bleomycin
  • dacarbazine
  • DOXOrubicin
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be eased by joining a support group of people sharing common experiences and problems. ...
Risk Factors
  • Age 10 to 30 years old
  • Family History of Hodgkin's Disease
  • Male Gender
Complications
Other cancers; Lung problems; Liver failure; Adverse effects of radiation and chemotherapy; Inability to have children ...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms suggestive of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Call your health care provider if...

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