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Lymphoma Collection—Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma


General Overview Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system drains excess fluid from the blood and protects against infection. Hodgkin lymphoma is different from other forms of lymphoma. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on Hodgkin lymphoma: What is Hodgkin lymphoma? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What should I ask my health care provider about Hodgkin lymphoma? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Bone marrow transplantation Chemotherapy Radiation therapy Living With Lymphoma In his own words: living with Hodgkin’s disease Traveling With Cancer People who are actively undergoing cancer therapies or whose immune systems or overall health has been compromised by cancer treatments may choose to travel for a variety of reasons: business, vacation, even treatment. The key to traveling with cancer is to make travel preparations that will promote comfort, safeguard your health, and maintain your treatment goals as much as possible. Here are some tips to help smooth the trip.		Special Topics Sperm banking: fertility options for men undergoing cancer treatment Since his diagnosis with testicular cancer in 1996, Lance Armstrong has beaten cancer, won the Tour De France, and children. How does he do it? Well, maybe no one but Lance knows all the secrets of his success, but we know at least one: sperm banking. Read more here. Life after cancer Cancer is deadly, but millions of people beat it. Surviving cancer is one of the most amazing success stories a person can have. Ending cancer treatment is exciting, but it is also challenging. There are so many questions. What happens next? Will your cancer return? How can you stay healthy? Related Conditions AIDS Mononucleosis Resources National Childhood Cancer Foundation, Children's Oncology Group http://www.curesearch.org The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society http://www.leukemia.org Lymphoma Information Network http://www.lymphomainfo.net Lymphoma Research Foundation http://www.lymphoma.org

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