Hodgkin's Disease Learning Center
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Hodgkin's lymphoma is a malignancy (cancer) of lymph tissue found in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow. |
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Symptoms
Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin (swollen glands; Fatigue; Fever and chills; Night...
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: A lymph node biopsy; A bone marrow biopsy; A biopsy of suspected tissue; Detectio...
Treatments
A staging evaluation is necessary to determine the treatment plan. Stage I indicates one lymph node region is involve...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be eased by joining a support group of people sharing common experiences and problems...
Complications
Other cancers; Lung problems; Liver failure; Adverse effects of radiation and chemotherapy; Inability to have childre...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms suggestive of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Call your health care provider ...
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