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Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

Treatment Option Overview KEY POINTS There are different types of treatment for patients with adult Hodgkin lymphoma. Patients with Hodgkin lymphoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers with expertise in treating lymphomas. Patients...

Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk Factors

There are several risk factors for Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) spanning both biological and sociological categories. Nurses are in the unique position to treat and educate patients. Understanding the risk factors of a condition can assist the nurse in identifying patients...

Hodgkin Lymphoma Pathophysiology

General Information About Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma KEY POINTS Adult Hodgkin lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. There are two main types of Hodgkin lymphoma: classical and nodular lymphocyte-predominant. Age, gender, and...

Hodgkin Diagnosis

Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version Stage Information for Adult HL Ann Arbor Classification System Prognostic Groups Clinical staging for patients with adult Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) includes the following: Physical examination and...

Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over. Red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the center. These cells carry oxygen throughout the...