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The main difference between Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma is that the cancer affects different white blood cells.
Hodgkin (or Hodgkin’s) lymphoma is a rare type of cancer that when B-lymphocytes – white blood cells that fight infection – increase abnormally. They gather in the lymphatic system, including the glands (lymph nodes). They stop the lymphocytes being able to fight infection.
Most people with Hodgkin lymphoma are male. It’s more common if you’re aged 20-24 or over 70.
No one is sure what causes Hodgkin lymphoma, but you’re more likely to be affected if:
Having one or more of these symptoms doesn’t mean you have cancer but it’s best to ask your doctor for advice. The sooner your cancer is detected, the better the chances of treating it successfully.
Your doctor will discuss your symptoms and give you a thorough physical examination. Tests may also include:
Radiation therapy kills cancer cells. It’s used in the early stages of cancer treatment or after it has started to spread. It can also be used to relieve pain and discomfort from cancer that has spread.
There are many ways to have radiation therapy but they all work in a similar way. Carefully controlled high-energy X-rays destroy or damage cancer cells. This stops them growing or spreading.
Chemotherapy is medication that treats your cancer. The drugs kill cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and spreading further.
We understand that you may still have some unanswered questions, and we’re here to help you in any way we can. But if you are still seeking answers visit Targeting Cancer for further information about this condition or contact a staff member from a centre near you.
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