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- Alternate name: Hodgkin lymphoma
- A type of lymphoma
- Named after 19th-century British pathologist Thomas Hodgkin, who first recognized itACS: Overview: Hodgkin Disease
- First described by Hodgkin in 1832ACS: Overview: Hodgkin Disease
- Most common between the ages of 15 and 45 and after age 55MayoClinic.com: Hodgkin's Disease
- Slightly more common in malesMayoClinic.com: Hodgkin's Disease
- Often begins in upper lymph nodes
- Not the same as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
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Hodgkin's disease, also referred to as Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. The disease is caused by the existence of cells called Reed-Sternberg cells. Hodgkin's disease is one of the more treatable forms of cancer. NCI: Hodgkin Lymphoma
United States Statistics
- New cases: Estimated 8,220 in 2008 NCI: Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Deaths: Estimated 1,350 in 2008 NCI: Hodgkin Lymphoma
Symptoms
The first symptoms of Hodgkin's disease are often flu-like, with fatigue, fever and chills. Other common symptoms include swollen lymph nodes that are not painful, night sweats, itching, loss of appetite and weight loss. NCI: Hodgkin LymphomaDisclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Hodgkin's disease, please consult your doctor.-
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