What is Hodgkin's lymphoma?
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Hodgkin's disease is lymphoma, that is, cancer of the lymphatic system. It corresponds to 10% of the cancers in France. It affects mostly children, teenagers, young adults and older people. It's a cancer that's being cured.
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What are the symptoms of Hodgkin's disease?
Hodgkin's disease is reaching the lymphatic system. It may be due to an increase in lymph nodes that can be palpated in the cervical region, in the groin or in the axillary region. It can also cause a chronic cough and breathing difficulties. A chest X-ray is then practised that can find lymph nodes in the mediastinum (between the lungs). Other signs should alert, such as association night sweats, itching, fever and slimming.
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What is the support for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
The earlier diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma, the greater the chances of survival. As soon as the diagnosis is mentioned, the extension balance must be carried out without delay and be followed by the treatment. Classical management combines chemotherapy and radiotherapy. When the cure is not obtained with this treatment, it is possible to propose the autografting of bone marrow and currently, the orientation goes towards the use of targeted therapies that would seem to give promising results. The surveillance must be extended. The faster the remission is obtained, the greater the chances of a definitive cure.
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