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Hodgkin''s lymphoma is a cancer of lymph tissue found in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and other sites.Lymphoma- Hodgkin''s; Hodgkin''s disease; Cancer- Hodgkin''s lymphoma.The first sign of this cancer i... |
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Symptoms
FatigueFever and chillsItchingLoss of appetiteNight sweatsPainless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, ...
Causes
The first sign of this cancer is often an enlarged lymph node which appears without a known cause. The disease can s...
Tests
Biopsy of suspected tissue Bone marrow biopsy Lymph node biopsy Detection of Reed-Sternberg(Hodgkin's lymphoma) cells...
Treatments
The type of Hodgkin's lymphoma(most people have classic Hodgkin's) The stage(where the disease is found) Whether the ...
Alternative Therapies
You can often ease the stress of illness by joining a support group of people who share common experiences and proble...
Complications
Inability to have children (infertility)Liver failureLung problemsOther cancersSide effects of radiation and chemothe...
Doctor Specialties
You have symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma You are being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma and you experience side effects ...
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