What Are the Risk Factors for Hodgkin Disease?
Scientists have found a few risk factors that may make a person more likely to develop Hodgkin disease, although it's not always clear why these factors increase risk. There is an increased risk of Hodgkin disease in people who have had ... [... more]
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What Is Hodgkin Disease?
Hodgkin's disease (also called Hodgkin's lymphoma) is a type of cancer that starts in lymphatic tissue... Hodgkin disease (or Hodgkin lymphoma) is a type of lymphoma. There are 2 kinds of lymphoma: Hodgkin disease (named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, ... [... more]
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How Is Hodgkin Disease Diagnosed?
You or your child can have Hodgkin disease and feel perfectly well. However, there are some symptoms that this disease may cause. You may notice a lump in the neck, under the arm, or in the groin, which is an enlarged lymph node. Sometimes this ... [... more]
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How Is Hodgkin Disease Staged?
Hodgkin disease generally starts in one set of lymph nodes and spreads directly to a nearby set without skipping areas, at least until late in the disease. Growth (invasion) into nearby organs can sometimes occur as well. Rarely, Hodgkin disease ... [... more]
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Treatment Options by Stage (Classical Hodgkin Disease)
Remember that your treatment decision is based on many factors, including: Because of this combination of factors, your treatment may be a little different from the general outline given below. Regardless of which factors you may have, it is ... [... more]
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What Happens After Treatment for Hodgkin Disease?
After treatment is over, it is very important to keep all follow-up appointments. You or your child will need follow-up care for many years after treatment for Hodgkin disease. Make a special effort to keep all appointments with your cancer care ... [... more]
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What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Hodgkin Disease?
As you deal with your cancer or your child's cancer and the process of treatment, you need to have honest, open discussions with the cancer care team. You should feel free to ask any question that's on your mind, no matter how minor it might ... [... more]
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What's New in Hodgkin Disease Research and Treatment?
Each year, scientists get closer to finding out what causes the disease and how to improve treatment. In the past few years, for example, scientists have made advances in sub-typing and classifying the various types of Hodgkin disease. In ... [... more]
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What Are the Key Statistics About Hodgkin Disease?
Hodgkin disease can occur in both children and adults. It is most common in early adulthood (age 15 to 40, especially in a person's 20s), where it is mostly of the nodular sclerosis subtype, and in late adulthood (after age 55), where the mixed ... [... more]
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