In this Article

• What is Hodgkin's disease?
• What are risk factors associated with Hodgkin's disease?
• What are symptoms of Hodgkin's disease?
• How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed and how is the staging determined?
• How is Hodgkin's disease treated?
• Methods of treatment
• What are the side effects of treatment for Hodgkin's disease?
• Nutrition during cancer treatment
• What happens after treatment for Hodgkin's disease?
• What other support is available for cancer patients?
• What other resources are available for cancer patients?
• Patient Discussions: Hodgkin's Disease - Symptoms At Onset Of Disease
• Hodgkins Disease Glossary
• Hodgkins Disease Index

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Hodgkin Disease At A Glance

• Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system).
• The most common symptom of Hodgkin's disease is a painless swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin.
• Hodgkin's disease is diagnosed when abnormal tissue is detected by a pathologist after a biopsy of an enlarged lymph node.
• Treatment of Hodgkin's disease depends on the symptoms, stage and location of disease, as well as the age and health of the patient.
• Treatment of Hodgkin's disease usually includes radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
• Regular follow-up examinations are important after treatment for Hodgkin's disease. Patients treated for Hodgkin's disease have an increased risk of developing other types of cancer later in life, especially leukemia.

SOURCE: U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov

Hodgkin's Disease - Symptoms At Onset Of Disease

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