How do you get Hodgkin's Disease???
And also can you get it from smoking or second hand smoke??? Any info at all in reguards to this disease would be appriciated.
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There is no proof as to how Hodgkin's is contracted. They've linked it to EBV, mono and measles, or if it's genetic. But I've had none of the above and still got it. You cannot get it from second hand smoke. There has been no research to say otherwise.
Sadly, since Hodgkin's is such a "cured" disease (80-95% is not cured in my opinion.) there is little research done on it.
Hodgkin's (or any form of lymphoma) starts in the lymphnodes, for one reason or another. What differentiates Hodgkin's from non-Hodgkin's is the presence of the Reed-Sternburg cells.
There are 5 subtypes of Hodgkin's: Nodular Sclerosis (NS), Lymphocyte Predominant (LP), Mixed cellularity (MC), Lymphocyte depleted (LD), and Nodular lymphocyte predominant (NLP). Each with their own cure rates, each with something completely different from one another.
The tell tale sign of Lymphoma is a swollen lymph node(s). Swollen nodes usually don't hurt and are a little moveable. Of course, there are in infamous Hodgkin's "B" symptoms. Itchiness, fever, nightsweats, and fatigue. If you have these, it's included in your staging, Like I'm 4B. Some people are like 2A without any of the above symptoms.
There is A LOT about this disease, if you have any other questions, I would be more than happy to help. Just send me a message. I'll provide a couple links in the sources as well. (
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What is the difference between Non Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease?
Both diseases are lymphomas, a type of cancer that originates in a subset of white blood cells called lymphocytes. The difference between Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's is in the specific lymphocytes involved.
In Hodgkin's disease, also called Hodgkin's lymphoma, the abnormal lymphocyte involved is the Reed-Sternberg cell (B lymphocyte). This particular lymphocyte isn't found in other types of lymphomas, so they are called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. There are more than 30 different kinds of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. (
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What is the difference between non Hodgkin's & Hodgkin's disease?
There are two types of lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The cancer cells in Hodgkin’s lymphoma look different under a microscope than the cells of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The cells associated with Hodgkin’s lymphoma (also called simply Hodgkin’s disease) are known as Reed-Sternberg cells. The disease is named after the physician who first identified it in 1832. (
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What is the prognosis for a bonemarrow transplant patient who was diagnosed w/ Hodgkin's Disease 3 times?
post bone marrow transplant 4 1/2 years. Was diagnosed w/ Hodgkin's Disease and went into remission only to come out 2 more times.
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Whether you are a patient or loved one of a patient, you can get so much information and support on Hodgkins at http://forums.webmagic.com I had Hodgkins once before and these people were my family. There are people who have had multiple relapses and people who have had transplants that would give you great advice. Also, if you ever need somebody to talk too, please email me
[email protected] I hope the very best too you and take lotsa care! (
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Why would an individual with Hodgkin's disease be instructed to avoid individuals with coughs, colds, and feve?
Because their immune system is already compromised, and it is very easy for them to become infected with colds or flu. In a person with Hodgkin's, a cold or flu could become life threatening.... (
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What are some interesting facts about Hodgkin's Disease?
also known as Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Where can i find a documentary with a person who has Hodgkin's disease?
Please i need help. Its for my research paper that was assigned to me... Thank u
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there are many if you Goggle the subject .I went and goggled Documentary Hodgkin's and there where too many to put on here (
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How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?
I'm trying to learn all about Hodgkin's disease. How is it diagnosed. Please tell me some anwers, thank you!
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Hodgkin's disease is one of a group of cancers called lymphomas.
Symptoms of Hodgkin's disease
Symptoms of Hodgkin's disease may include the following:
A painless swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin
Unexplained recurrent fevers
Night sweats
Unexplained weight loss
Itchy skin
When symptoms like these occur, they are not sure signs of Hodgkin's disease. In most cases, they are actually caused by other, less serious conditions, such as the flu. When symptoms like these persist, however, it is important to see a doctor so that any illness can be diagnosed and treated. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. Do not wait to feel pain; early Hodgkin's disease may not cause pain.
Diagnosis and staging of Hodgkin's disease
If Hodgkin's disease is suspected, the doctor asks about the person's medical history and performs a physical exam to check general signs of health. The exam includes feeling to see if the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin are enlarged. The doctor may order blood tests.
The doctor may also order tests that produce pictures of the inside of the body. These may include:
X-rays: High-energy radiation used to take pictures of areas inside the body, such as the chest, bones, liver, and spleen.
CT (or CAT) scan: A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. The pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): Detailed pictures of areas inside the body produced with a powerful magnet linked to a computer.
The diagnosis depends on a biopsy. A surgeon removes a sample of lymphatic tissue (part or all of a lymph node) so that a pathologist can examine it under a microscope to check for cancer cells. Other tissues may be sampled as well. The pathologist studies the tissue and checks for Reed-Sternberg cells, large abnormal cells that are usually found with Hodgkin's disease.
u can complete reading in that link:
http://www.medicinenet.com/hodgkins_disease/article.htm (
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Where can I buy a violet ribbon? For Hodgkin's disease?
It has been a year since my grandmother passed away. She had Hodgkin's disease, she fought and won it, but lost her life to pneumonia, which she caught from the chemo, but I still would love to wear the color for her. Where could I buy a violet ribbon to raise awareness for this cancer? I checked thevioletribbon.org (something or other) but they no longer sell them.
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This website sells ribbons of all colors for many cancers. they have the violet ribbon for Hodgkin's and also allow you to personalize it if you want.
http://www.personalizedcause.com/
Im very sorry to hear about your gran. All the best (
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What are 5 diseases similar to Hodgkin's disease?
Hi I was curious what are 5 disease similar to Hodgkin's Disease, can you tell me some answers please and thank you!
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There are many other types of Lymphoma, they are called non-hodgkins lymphomas.
Differential Diagnosis
Non-neoplastic processes
Reactive immunoblastic processes
Kikuchi lymphadenitis
Blastic lymphomas
Burkitt lymphoma
Lymphoblastic lymphoma
Other B lineage lymphomas
Diffuse mixed lymphoma
Paraimmunoblastic SLL/CLL
Large cell transformation of SLL/CLL
Plasmablastic lymphoma
KSHV-associated germinotropic lymphoproliferative disorder
Other lymphomas
True histiocytic lymphoma
Classical Hodgkin lymphoma
Lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Reactive immunoblastic processes may simulate DLBCL
Most common causes are mononucleosis, other viruses, vaccination and drug reaction
Any of the following favor a reactive process
History or clincal evidence of any of the above causes
Age under 20 years
Polymorphous infiltrate with immunoblastic large cells
Partial node involvement
Mixed B and T phenotype of large cells
Light chain polytypia in large cells
CD30 may be seen in both neoplastic and reactive processes
EBV is rare in DLBCL except in immunosuppressed patients
Its presence suggests mononucleosis or other reactive conditions
Immunoglobulin gene rearrangement study may be neccesary in difficult cases
Kikuchi lymphadenitis may simulate DLBCL
Patchy pale foci composed of histocytes and karyorrhectic debris
Atypical activated large lymphocytes predominantly peripheral
Most large cells T lineage
Plasmacytoid dendritic cells (plasmacytoid monocytes) may be present
No sheets of large B cells on CD20 stain
Extracapsular extension rare (
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