If Hodgkin's lymphoma is detected early, the disease is curable, especially in stages 1 and 2 or when no risk factors are present, such as being older than 45 years or presenting lymphocytes below 600, and treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and in some cases bone marrow transplantation.
Usually, this lymphoma arises in young adults and the main symptoms include swollen glands in the neck and chest and weight loss for no apparent reason, for example.
Lymphoma is a cancer that develops in lymphocytes, which are blood cells that have the function of protecting the body against infections and circulating throughout the body and, therefore, diseased cells can develop in any region of the lymphatic system .
How To Cure Hodgkin's Disease
In order to treat and cure Hodgkin's lymphoma it is necessary to go to the oncologist who will indicate the most appropriate treatment according to the stage of the disease.
However, when the disease is in stage 1 and 2, the doctor may recommend chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and in more advanced cases may indicate taking steroid medicines to improve the effects of chemotherapy, accelerating treatment.
In addition, bone marrow transplantation may also be necessary. See all the details to cure Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Symptoms of Hodgkin Lymphoma
The main symptoms of this disease include:
- Swollen tongues in the regions of the neck, axilla, clavicle and groin;
- Increased belly due to swelling of the liver and spleen;
- Fever ;
- Weight loss for no apparent reason;
- Night sweats ;
- Itching and minor body injuries.
The symptoms of this lymphoma are common to other diseases and therefore it is necessary to go to the doctor to make the correct diagnosis.
Diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma
The diagnosis can be made through tests such as blood and urine tests, CT scan and biopsy of swollen gums and bone marrow.
During the biopsy, a small piece of bone marrow is removed from the bone of the pelvis to assess if there are any changes in the cells that identify the lymphoma. Find out what it is for and how the spinal cord biopsy is done.
Types of Hodgkin Lymphoma
There are 2 types of classic and nodular lymphoma, the most common of which is classical, and may be manifested by subtypes such as nodular sclerosis, mixed cellularity, lymphocyte depletion or lymphocyte-rich.
Stages of Hodgkin's Disease
Hodgkin lymphoma can be classified in stages 1 to 4, as shown in the image.
Causes of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
It is not yet known what causes Hodgkin's lymphoma, but some factors that increase the chances of having the disease include:
- Being a young adult or being elderly, especially between the ages of 15 and 34 and from the age of 55;
- Have Ebstein-Barr virus and AIDS infection ;
- Be first-degree relatives who have had the disease.
In addition, the recurrence of infections, exposure to environmental factors such as chemicals, high radiation and pollution may be related to the disease.
