Diseases
hodgkin's lymphoma
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Overview
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting immune system. In Hodgkin's lymphoma, white blood cells called lymphocytes grow out of control, causing swollen lymph nodes and growths throughout the body.
Symptoms
- painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin
- severe itching
- persistent fatigue
- fever, and night sweats
- losing weight without trying
Causes
- doctors aren't sure what causes hodgkin's lymphoma. they know that it begins when infection-fighting white blood cells called lymphocytes develop changes in their dna.
Risk factors
- hodgkin's lymphoma is most often diagnosed in people in their 20s and 30s
- a family history of lymphoma, and being a male
- past epstein-barr infection.
Diagnosis
- blood tests.
- a physical exam.
- imaging tests.
- a procedure to remove a lymph node
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hodgkin's lymphoma?
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting immune system. In Hodgkin's lymphoma, white blood cells called lymphocytes grow out of control, causing swollen lymph nodes and growths throughout the body.
What are the symptoms of hodgkin's lymphoma?
painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin, severe itching, persistent fatigue, fever, and night sweats, losing weight without trying
What causes hodgkin's lymphoma?
doctors aren't sure what causes hodgkin's lymphoma. they know that it begins when infection-fighting white blood cells called lymphocytes develop changes in their dna.
Which medicines are used for hodgkin's lymphoma?
chlorambucil, procarbazine, vinblastine
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