Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is one of two types of cancer that develop in white blood cells calledlymphocytes.
It also covers how Hodgkin lymphoma is diagnosed and treated.
Types of Hodgkin Lymphoma
There are five major types of Hodgkin lymphoma.
HL also can affect lymph nodes deep in the chest that are difficult to detect without an imaging test.
If other symptoms develop as a result of Hodgkin lymphoma, they are collectively calledB symptoms.
These may include:
A rare symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma is pain that occurs after drinking alcohol.
It’s unknown why this pain, which is focused in lymph nodes, occurs.
What Causes Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Risk Factors
There are several recognized risk factors for Hodgkin lymphoma.
There are many reasons for lymph node swelling and most do not involve cancer.
However, an enlarged lymph node should never be ignored.
If you discover one yourself, see your healthcare provider.
Blood tests:There are no specific blood tests for Hodgkin lymphoma.
In most cases, chemotherapy is the first and only form of treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma.
You will inevitably have to deal with a range of emotions.
Coping with the side effects from treatment also will be paramount during your Hodgkin lymphoma journey.
Treatment may involve a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and sometimes stem cell transplantation.
Fortunately, the survival rate for Hodgkin lymphoma is very high when it is diagnosed early.
A diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma can be frightening and trying to understand the disease and treatment options is daunting.
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