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hodgkin lymphoma

Topics: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Immune system Pages: 2 (573 words) Published: April 30, 2014
According to The American Cancer Society website copyright 2014, Approximately 1,228,600 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year and about 564,800 Americans are expected to die of cancer that’s more than 1,500 people a day! With over 200 different types which can occur in 60 of our organs it’s no surprise that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. Have you ever heard about Hodgkin lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. It all begins with your lymph system, which helps the body fight infections and other diseases. It’s made up of tissue and organs. Lymph nodes are found in the neck, armpits, chest, abdomen, and groin areas. They store white blood cells. Hodgkin Lymphoma begins in the lymph system, more times than not, in your lymph nodes. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical education and Research copyright 1998-2014, it is not clear as to what causes Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It is believed that the disease begins when an lymphocyte becomes abnormal, the abnormal cell then begins to divide to make more and more copies of the “bad” cell. The abnormal cells begin to build up and the white blood cells collect around the abnormal cells. This causes the first sign of Hodgkin Lymphoma, swollen lymph nodes. Unlike healthy cells, which die after awhile and reproduce, the abnormal cells don’t die. This restricts any new cells getting to it to help fight infections and diseases. Which causes the cancer to begin. The symptoms of Hodgkin’s may include fever, weight loss, fatigue, and night sweats. Less common symptoms include itching, and increased sensitivity to the effects of alcohol, and or pain in you lymph nodes after drinking. There are 2 types of Hodgkin Lymphoma. The Classical type and the Rare type. Most people diagnosed with Hodgkin’s, Have the classical type. According to the National Cancer Institute website copyright 2014, in 2013 there were approximately 8,550 Americans diagnosed with the...
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