Diseases
hodgkin lymphoma
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Overview
Hodgkin lymphoma is a relatively aggressive cancer and can quickly spread through the body. Despite this, it's also one of the most easily treated types of cancer. Your recommended treatment plan will depend on your general health and age, because many of the treatments can put a tremendous strain on the body.
Symptoms
- fever
- painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin
- persistent fatigue
- night sweats
- losing weight without trying
Causes
- white blood cells called lymphocytes develop changes in their dna.
Risk factors
- age
- a family history of lymphoma.
- being a male
Diagnosis
- blood tests.
- a physical exam.
- imaging tests
- a procedure to remove a lymph node
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hodgkin lymphoma?
Hodgkin lymphoma is a relatively aggressive cancer and can quickly spread through the body. Despite this, it's also one of the most easily treated types of cancer. Your recommended treatment plan will depend on your general health and age, because many of the treatments can put a tremendous strain on the body.
What are the symptoms of hodgkin lymphoma?
fever, painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin, persistent fatigue, night sweats, losing weight without trying
What causes hodgkin lymphoma?
white blood cells called lymphocytes develop changes in their dna.
Which medicines are used for hodgkin lymphoma?
bleomycin, brentuximab, dacarbazine, lomustine, nivolumab, pembrolizumab
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