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Hodgkin Lymphoma

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 6, 2024.

What is Hodgkin lymphoma?

Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system contains lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and glands. Lymph vessels carry lymph fluid throughout the body. Lymph fluid contains lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help fight infection and disease. Hodgkin lymphoma causes lymphocytes to grow and divide without control and to form tumors. Hodgkin lymphoma can develop in any lymph tissue in the body. Common places are lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, and chest. Cancer cells can travel from lymph node to lymph node and spread through the body.

What increases my risk for Hodgkin lymphoma?

What are the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma?

How is Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and when they began. Tell your provider if you ever had an infection such as EBV. Tell your provider if you have a family history of lymphoma or other cancers. The following tests may be used to diagnose Hodgkin lymphoma or to find out if it is early stage or later stage:

How is Hodgkin lymphoma treated?

Treatment options

The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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What can I do to care for myself?

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

When should I call my oncologist?

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