What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

 

Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of lymphoma, a cancer in the lymphatic system. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008 about 8,220 new cases of Hodgkin’s disease will be diagnosed. About 10 percent to 15 percent of cases are found in children 16 years old and younger.

Hodgkin's lymphoma causes the cells in the lymphatic system to abnormally reproduce, eventually making the body less able to fight infection. Hodgkin's lymphoma cells can also spread to other organs.

This content was last modified on June 09, 2006 .
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