Sunday, August 24, 2008

Hodgkin's Disease

Hodgkin's disease is a kind of lymphoma. Lymphoma is growth of lymph tissue establish in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone core. The first sign of Hodgkin's illness is often a distended lymph node. The disease can increase to nearby lymph nodes. Later it may increase to the lungs, liver or bone marrow. The cause is indefinite.

Hodgkin's illness is rare. Symptoms take in

* painless bulge of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin
* fever and chills
* night sweats
* weight loss
* loss of appetite
* itchy skin

Doctors can diagnose Hodgkin's illness with a biopsy. This involves remove and investigative a piece of tissue under a microscope. Treatment varies depending on how far the disease has increase and often includes emission therapy or chemotherapy. The earlier the illness is diagnosed, the more effectual the treatment. In most cases, Hodgkin's disease can be cure.

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