Hodgkin lymphoma
Definitions
Description
A cancer that affects the body's germ- and disease-fighting system, also called the lymphatic system.
Overview
Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the body's disease-fighting system, also called the lymphatic system. It is one of two main types of lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma used to be called Hodgkin's disease.
Symptoms
Lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin may swell. Other symptoms may include fever, feeling very tired, night sweats and losing weight without trying.
Treatments
Treatments may help people have a full recovery. Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation and targeted medicines. Other treatments may be immunotherapy and bone marrow transplant, also called stem cell transplant.
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