This article will present facts and statistics you should know about Hodgkin lymphoma.
There are different types of Hodgkin lymphoma.
Knowing the specific punch in is important because this determines the treatment.
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Classic Hodgkin lymphoma includes these subtypes:
Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma is a rare subtype.
It is seen in about 5% of people with Hodgkin lymphoma.
How Common Is Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Overall, more males than females are diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma each year.
EBV is a virus that can causemononucleosis (mono).
Nearly all adults in the United States have been infected by it.
Other risk factors can include:
What Are the Mortality Rates for Hodgkin Lymphoma?
It was predicted that about about 550 males and 370 females would die from Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022.
The survival rate has been increasing since 1975 due to better treatments.
What Is “Survival Rate”?
Screening and Early Detection
There are no general, regular screenings for Hodgkin lymphoma.
Many people start experiencing symptoms and then see a healthcare provider to find out the cause.
Sometimes there will be no symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma, or symptoms may be because of something else.
If you have any symptoms that are a change from your normal health, talk with a healthcare provider.
A complete medical history and physical exam will be done.
The healthcare provider will ask questions about symptoms you may be experiencing.
The cause is not definitively known, but the Epstein-Barr virus may be a factor.
There are no regular screening tools for this cancer.
Many times, a person wont be diagnosed until they start having persistent symptoms and see a healthcare provider.
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