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Prevention And Screening

Can I Prevent Hodgkin's Disease?
No one is sure how to prevent Hodgkin's disease. The best way to lower your small chance of getting Hodgkin's disease is to stay away from as many risk factors as possible. However, most risk factors for Hodgkin's disease are not in your control. People with known risk factors should talk with their doctor.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Can I Get Checked for Hodgkin's Disease Before I ...
Screening tests check for signs of cancer in people who don't have any symptoms. There is no good way to screen for Hodgkin's disease. And there are no nationally recommended screening tests. However, if you have enlarged lymph nodes that are not from an infection or that do not go away after a couple of weeks, see your doctor. He or she is likely to want to take a sample of tissue from the lymph node, called a biopsy, and have it looked at for cancer cells. Having a biopsy may mean the doctor finds the cancer at an early stage, which may be easier to treat and cure.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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
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