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Hodgkin's Lymphoma Epidemiology

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a rare cancer of the lymphatic system that affects the B-lymphocytes and leaves a patient susceptible to infection.

24 Nov 2009

Hodgkin's Lymphoma History

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system that affects the B-lymphocytes, causing them to accumulate in the lymph nodes. The cancer is named after Thomas Hodgkin who first described abnormalities in the lymphatic system in 1832. However, Hodgkin did note that the earliest description of the disease may have been given by Marcello Malpighi in 1666.

24 Nov 2009

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the most curable forms of cancer. Most people respond well to treatment and the overall 5-year survival rate is 85%, with most of those individuals having been cured of the disease.

24 Nov 2009

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Prognosis

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the most curable forms of cancer, with 1-year, 5-year and 10-year survival rates of around 90%, 85% and 80%, respectively.

24 Nov 2009

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Pathology

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a rare cancer of the lymphatic system that affects groups of lymph nodes, such as those found in the neck, armpits or groin.

24 Nov 2009

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system and increases a patient’s susceptibility to infection. In particular, the B-lymphocytes multiply at an abnormal rate and accumulate in the lymph nodes. Diagnosis is based on microscopic examination of lymph node biopsy.

24 Nov 2009

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Symptoms

The most common symptom of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is swollen lymph nodes in the neck, groin or armpit. Although these swellings can ache, they are usually painless. The swelling is caused by B-lymphocytes multiplying uncontrollably and accumulating in the lymph nodes. Some of the more general symptoms of Hodgkin’s lymphoma are described below:

24 Nov 2009

What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Hodgkin’s lymphoma or Hodgkin’s disease is a form of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The cancer originates in the lymphocytes, which are white blood cells. The disease was so named after Thomas Hodgkin, who first described the condition in 1832.

24 Nov 2009

Hairy Cell Leukemia Prognosis

The treatment of hairy cell leukemia depends on how far advanced the disease is at the time of diagnosis.

24 Nov 2009

Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment

Hairy cell leukemia is a slow growing cancer that may take years to cause symptoms and treatment may not be immediately necessary. The medical team involved in diagnosing and treating hairy cell leukemia will monitor the patient and decide whether treatment is necessary. For example, a patient in the early stages of disease may not require active chemotherapy and treatment but may be routinely monitored for progression of the cancer.

24 Nov 2009

Hairy Cell Leukemia Pathophysiology

Hairy cell leukemia is a form of chronic lymphoid leukemia characterized by a build-up of abnormal B-lymphocytes.

24 Nov 2009

Hairy Cell Leukemia Diagnosis

In cases where hairy cell leukemia is suspected, diagnosing the condition is relatively straight forward.

24 Nov 2009

Hairy Cell Leukemia Cause

Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, a spongy material found inside bones. The bone marrow contains stem cells which mature to become either myeloid cells or lymphoid cells. The myeloid cell include red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, while the lymphoid cells can be divided into the B lymphocytes, the T lymphocytes and natural killer cells.

24 Nov 2009