Hodgkins Lymphoma is a cancer that manifests in the lymph node system but left untreated, can expand to other organs of the body.
Early Stages
After diagnosis, the cancer is staged from I to IV. Stage I only involves one lymph node. Stage II means the cancer is in two or more lymph nodes on the same side of the diaphragm. In Stage III, the disease is in two or more lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm.
Stage Four
Stage IV means the disease has spread to the two or more of the lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm and to other organs.
A---Non-Symptomatic
The designation of A in a diagnosis identifies that the disease is not manifesting any physical symptoms to the individual.
B---Symptomatic
Designation of B means there are significant signs and symptoms like swelling of the lymph nodes, pain from consuming alcohol, or persistent fever.
Treatment after diagnosis
Hodgkin's Disease has one of the highest recovery rates at approximately 95% following treatment. Chemotherapy and/or radiation will be prescribed by your Oncologist. The sooner your treatment begins the better the outcome for a long life.
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