Definition of Hodgkin lymphoma: A cancer of the immune system that is marked by the presence of a type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell. The two major types of Hodgkin lymphoma are classical Hodgkin lymphoma and nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. Symptoms include the painless enlargement of lymph nodes, spleen, or other immune tissue. Other symptoms include fever, weight loss, fatigue, or night sweats. Also called Hodgkin disease.
Estimated new cases and deaths from Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States in 2012:
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See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Hodgkin Lymphoma to learn about Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
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See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Hodgkin Lymphoma to learn about Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
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Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy- Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
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[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Childhood Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
[ health professional ] - Drugs Approved for Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma May Face Increased Risk of Stroke
- Metastatic Cancer
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