Guide Note

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.¹

Fast Facts

Alternate name: Hodgkin lymphoma
A type of lymphoma
Named after 19th-century British pathologist Thomas Hodgkin, who first recognized it²
First described by Hodgkin in 1832²
Most common between the ages of 15 and 45 and after age 55³
Slightly more common in males³
Often begins in upper lymph nodes
Not the same as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

United States Statistics

New cases: Estimated 8,220 in 2008¹
Deaths: Estimated 1,350 in 2008¹

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.¹

Disclaimer

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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Hodgkin's Disease

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MedlinePlus: Hodgkin's Disease
American Cancer Society (ACS): What Is Hodgkin's Disease?
Wikipedia: Hodgkin's Lymphoma
MayoClinic.com: Hodgkin's Disease
National Cancer Institute (NCI): Hodgkin's Lymphoma Home Page
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS): Hodgkin Lymphoma
Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF): Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin's Disease News

New York Times: Hodgkin's Disease - Health News
MSNBC: Aspirin May Lower Risk of Hodgkin’s Disease (2004)

Hodgkin's Disease Facts

ACS: What Is Hodgkin's Disease?
NCI: General Information About Adult Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
LLS: Hodgkin Lymphoma Facts & Statistics
Cleveland Clinic: Childhood Hodgkin's Disease

Hodgkin's Disease Staging and Survival Rates

Hodgkin's Disease Treatment Options

ACS: Hodgkin's Disease Treatment Options by Stage
MayoClinic.com: Hodgkin's Disease Treatment
NCI: Treatment Options for Adult Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma
WebMD: Understanding Hodgkin's Disease Treatment

Hodgkin's Disease Holistic and Alternative Treatment

LLS: Integrative Medicine & Complementary & Alternative Therapies As Part of Blood Cancer Care
MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Copper
Cure Zone: Hodgkin's Disease Alternative Medicine

Hodgkin's Disease Prevention

ACS: Can Hodgkin's Disease Be Prevented?

Hodgkin's Disease Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Hodgkin's Disease
PubMed Central: Hodgkin's disease and the Epstein-Barr virus (2000)
PubMed Central: EBV-Associated Recurrent Hodgkin's Disease After Renal Transplantation (2006)
PubMed Central: Expression of the Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 in Hodgkin's Disease... (2000)

Hodgkin's Disease Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Hodgkin Disease Clinical Trials
CenterWatch: Hodgkin's Disease Clinical Trials

Hodgkin's Disease Support Groups

MayoClinic.com: Hodgkin's Disease Coping Skills
LRF: Lymphoma Support Network
Cancer Center: Hodgkin's Disease Spiritual Support

Hodgkin's Disease Discussion and Blogs

Alese Coco: Fight 2 Win
WebMagic Forums: Hodgkin's Lymphoma
The Cancer Blog: Posts from the Hodgkins Lymphoma Category

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