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Overview

Statistics About Hodgkin's Disease
Some people use statistical reports to try to figure out their chance of getting cancer. Or they use them to try to figure out their chance of being cured. Statistics show what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, statistics can't be used to know or predict what will happen to you.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Am I at Risk for Hodgkin's Disease?
Scientists and medical professionals are working hard to better understand who will get Hodgkin's disease, and why. For now, there is no way to tell if you will get Hodgkin's disease before it happens. Many cancers have been linked to defective genes, chemical exposure, or dietary habits. Hodgkin's disease has not.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 28, 2005
What Can I Do If I'm At Risk for Hodgkin's Disease
If you have any of the factors that put you at risk for Hodgkin's disease, what can you do? The best thing is to try to avoid the risks that you can. There are also several lifestyle changes you can make that may help reduce your risk, such as eating well and getting enough exercise. The role these factors play in helping to prevent Hodgkin's disease is still being studied. Talk with your doctor about what you can do to lower your risk for Hodgkin's disease.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 28, 2005
What Are the Symptoms of Hodgkin's Disease
Hodgkin's disease has many different symptoms. These are the most common. Enlarged lymph nodes. With Hodgkin's disease, swollen lymph nodes that cause the skin to bulge out are often the first thing that people notice. However, enlarged lymph nodes usually result from infection and are very common in the general population. In most cases, swollen lymph nodes are not caused by Hodgkin's disease. The most common areas for swelling are the neck, shoulders (below and above the collarbone), and underarms. Usually, the swollen nodes are painless and not tender to the touch. They may be noticed when the person washes, showers, or shaves. If the swelling happens in the neck, the lymph nodes can cause coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty swallowing. The body also has lymph glands inside the chest, which are not visible from the outside even when swollen. This may cause coughing.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Is Hodgkin's Disease?
Hodgkin's disease is a type of cancer. To help you understand what is happening when you have cancer, it helps to understand how your body works normally. Our bodies are made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Normal cells grow and multiply when the body needs them, and die out when the body does not need them.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It helps the body fight infections. The lymphatic system has a series of thin tubes, called lymphatic vessels that collect fluid from different parts of the body. The thin tubes then take the fluid, called lymph, back to the heart. Lymph is a colorless, watery fluid that is rich in white blood cells, particularly lymphocytes.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 27, 2005
I've Just Been Told I Have Hodgkin's Disease
There are very few things scarier than being told you have cancer. You may feel like you're in shock. You may not even want to believe what the doctor has told you. And there are probably many questions you want to ask but think you can't because you don't know where to start.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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