Write An Essay On Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hodgkin’s lymphoma was brung to my attention by a pair of football players that were diagnosed with the disease, Kansas City Chiefs elite safety Eric Berry and University of Pittsburgh star running back James Conner. Hodgkin’s lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin’s disease, is a cancer in part of the immune system, and as the cancer progresses, it makes it gradually more difficult for the body to fight it. Both of the players afore mentioned have fully recovered from Hodgkin’s lymphoma and are back on the field doing what they are best known for.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be caused by mononucleosis, most commonly known as ‘mono’, a HIV infection, and family history. Symptoms include respiratory problems, chest pains, enlarged lymph nodes, and also
some non-specific symptoms such as unusual weight loss, drenching night sweats, and a fever. The most common diagnostic for the cancer is by discovering enlarged lymph nodes; which can also be from many other causes, so doctors usually wait a few weeks to see if the swelling reduces; but if swelling does not reduce, a sample of the lymph node is taken to examine and determine whether or not the patient has Hodgkin’s disease. Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other measures may be taken for patients that do not respond the previously mentioned treatments.
Thankfully, it is rare, having an estimate of fewer than 200,000 cases in the United States per year. Hodgkin’s disease is also viewed as one of the most curable cancers, having a 95-percent survival rate, as well as potentially being able to be cured in its late stages. Although, it is a cancer and should not be taken lightly. It is always best to be safe and get any abnormalities with your body checked out by a doctor.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be caused by mononucleosis, most commonly known as ‘mono’, a HIV infection, and family history. Symptoms include respiratory problems, chest pains, enlarged lymph nodes, and also
some non-specific symptoms such as unusual weight loss, drenching night sweats, and a fever. The most common diagnostic for the cancer is by discovering enlarged lymph nodes; which can also be from many other causes, so doctors usually wait a few weeks to see if the swelling reduces; but if swelling does not reduce, a sample of the lymph node is taken to examine and determine whether or not the patient has Hodgkin’s disease. Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other measures may be taken for patients that do not respond the previously mentioned treatments.
Thankfully, it is rare, having an estimate of fewer than 200,000 cases in the United States per year. Hodgkin’s disease is also viewed as one of the most curable cancers, having a 95-percent survival rate, as well as potentially being able to be cured in its late stages. Although, it is a cancer and should not be taken lightly. It is always best to be safe and get any abnormalities with your body checked out by a doctor.