Everything You Need to Know About Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is a type of lymphoma, which is generally believed to result from white blood cells of the lymphocyte kind. Symptoms may include fever, night sweats, and weight loss. 

Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease is a rare for of cancer which is characterized by orderly growth of malignant cells of the lymphatic system.

The most significant characteristic of Hodgkin's lymphoma is presence of malignant B-cells with unique characteristics. These cells are called as Reed-Sternberg cells. Hodgkin's lymphoma mainly occurs in individuals with depleted immune system and persons infected with viruses including HIV, Epstein-Barr virus and HTLV-I. Epidemiology of this disease is unique. The frequency of Hodgkin's lymphoma is predominant in two separate age groups. These include individuals between 15-35 years of age and individuals above 55 years of age.

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Dr. Lloyd Nazareth, Group CEO, American Oncology Institute, Hyderabad

Dr. Lloyd Nazareth, Group CEO, American Oncology Institute, Hyderabad, talks about the increasing cancer burden in India. 
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The Evolution of Cancer Care and Future of Cancer Treatments

Cancer treatment has come a long way in the past 50 years. Everybody wants to know how to prevent cancer, but cancer is not a single disease. It has one name, but they are many other harmful diseases in cancer like breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and different problems. Identifying cancer in early stage can cure the disease. Cancer can cure with the surgery and it can even cure some other cancers including certain breast cancer, lung cancers and more. Today, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are considered the standard of care in treating cancer patients, helping millions of cancer patients to live longer.

 

Radiation therapy can be tailored to a patient’s size and location, and can cure several early-stage cancers. Patients now receiving a specific combination of surgery & radiation, along with chemotherapy or other treatment.

Most common symptoms:

The most common side effects are :

·         Loss of hair

·         Loss of appetite

·         Fatigue

·         Vomiting

·         Low blood cells

·         Feeling sick or tired.  

Tips to Reduce Cancer

·         Eat healthy food

·         Quit Smoking

·         Limit or Avoid alcohol

·         Exercise daily

·         Protect yourself from sun

Enhancing Existing Technology:

Now a day's technology has improved & exists everywhere significantly to improve outcomes in some cancers. One such example is the early detection of lung cancer using computed tomography(CT) imaging.

Know more About Cancer & Cancer Treatments:

The American Oncology Institute has an inspiring number of clinical and other treatment options, including surgery and radiation. You can search our cancer website for type of cancer, doctors & their specialities.

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