Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Hodgkin Lymphoma
Types of Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Both children and adults can get Hodgkin disease but it is most common in 2 age groups: early adulthood (ages 15 to 40, especially in a person’s 20s) and late adulthood (after age 55). About 10% to 15% of all cases are found in children and teens.
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People with weakened immune systems, such as those suffering from HIV or mononucleosis, have a higher risk of getting Hodgkin disease.
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People who have a sibling suffering from Hodgkin disease have a higher risk of contracting the disease.
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The most common early sign of Hodgkin lymphoma is painless swelling of one or more lymph nodes.
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Awareness Month
September
Resources
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
(914)949-5213
lls.org
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
(248)644-9014
clfoundation.org
Be the Match
(800) 627-7692
www.bethematch.org
Lymphoma Research Foundation
1(212)349-2910
lymphoma.org
The Bone Marrow Foundation
1(212)838-3029
bonemarrow.org