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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. |
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Symptoms
Fatigue; Fever and chills; Itching; Loss of appetite; Night sweats; Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck,...
Causes
The first sign of this cancer is often an enlarged lymph node which appears without a known cause. The disease can sp...
Tests
The disease may be diagnosed after: Biopsy of suspected tissue; Bone marrow biopsy; Lymph node biopsy; Detection of R...
Treatments
Treatment primarily depends on the following: The type of Hodgkin's lymphoma (most people have classic Hodgkin's; 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 failure; Lung problems; Other cancers; Side effects of radiation and c...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You have symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma; You are being treated for Hodgkin's lymph...
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