Lymphoma

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system which originates from a specific type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. It may affect people of any age but is most common in people between 20 and 40 years old and those over 55. In Hodgkin's lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may spread beyond it. Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of two common types of cancers of the lymphatic system. The other type, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is far more common.
Having a weakened immune system is a common complication of Hodgkin lymphoma and it can become more severe while you're being treated.
Symptoms

Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes

  • Under the armpits

  • Inguinal

  • Beneath jaw or at neck, In front of the ears, Behind the ears, Above collar bones

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F)

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Weight loss

common

Excessive sweating

  • Occurs or worsens at night

common

Itchy skin

Difficulty breathing

or Cough with mucus or without mucus

or Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest

Treatment
The main treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma are chemotherapy alone, or chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. In a few cases, chemotherapy may be combined with steroid medication. Surgery isn't generally used to treat the condition, except for the biopsy used to diagnose it.
Recommended specialist

If you have Lymphoma, then a visit to a hematologist is highly recommended.

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