Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Symptoms of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

* Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck, armpits, or groin

* Fatigue

* Weight loss

* Fevers

* Night sweats

* Loss of appetite

* Itching

* Shortness of breath

* Cough

* Chest pain

* Headaches

* Vision problems

Treatments for Hodgkin's Lymphoma

There are a number of different treatments for Hodgkin's lymphoma, depending on the stage of the disease and the patient's individual situation.

- Radiotherapy uses high-energy X-rays or other forms of radiation to kill cancer cells.

- Chemotherapy is a type of drug treatment that uses cytotoxic drugs to kill cancer cells.

- Targeted therapy is a type of drug treatment that targets specific proteins that are involved in the growth and survival of cancer cells.

- Stem cell transplant is a procedure in which a patient's own stem cells or donated stem cells are used to replace the cancerous stem cells.

Hodgkin's lymphoma is highly curable with modern treatment, in which most patients achieve long-term survival.