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Hodgkins Lymphoma can kill if it is undiagnosed or if left untreated. If properly treated, Hodgkins in Stage 1 or 2 has a 5 year survival rate of above 90-95%, giving essentially a "cure". Treatment is generally performed with 6 or more cycles of Chemotherapy (one cycle every 2 weeks) followed by three weeks of daily radiation treatments as a "clean-up" of any remaining cancer cells that remain in the internal "scar" from teh tumor. PET Scans show the extent of "high metabolic activity" cells, and are done periodically throughout treatment to show the progress of the treatments. CT Scans show the size and location of the tumors, and are taken progressively through treatment. Surgery to remove Hodgkins Lymphoma tumors is not generally performed. Long story short, untreated Hodgkins Lymphoma can kill.
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∙ 13y agoHodgkin's Lymphoma has a high cure rate and is one of the most treatable cancers.
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∙ 13y agothey can be!
No, everyone has lymph nodes. Diseases or illnessess that cause them can cause problems though.
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∙ 12y agoYes
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What is the color of lymphoma bracelets?
Lime Green for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and Purple for Hodgkins Lymphoma
Which non-Hodgkins Lymphoma did Jackie Kennedy have?
The rare and deadly form that spread rapidly across her body.
What is Hodgkins Lymphoma and can it be treated?
Hodgkins lymphoma, also known as Hodgkins Desease is a cancer of the tissue in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and other sites. It can be treated by various types of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.
Can non-Hodgkins lymphoma be caused by exposure to uranium while working in uranium mines?
Very probable, any relation beetween non-Hodgkins lymphoma and uranium workers.
How does hodgkins disease affect the body?
Hodgkins Disease (also Hodgkins Lymphoma) is a cancer that affects the lymphatic system in the body. The lymph nodes are a part of the bodies immune system.
Is there any cure for Hodgkins Lymphoma?
Thankfully, Hodgkins Lymphoma is treatable even though it is an extremely serious disease. It is best treated when caught in early stages. usually radiation combined with other treatments is used to fight this disease.
Indicators of poor prognosis in Hodgkins lymphoma?
There really is no poor prognosis with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Even stage 4 has a 5 year survival rate of 65%.
What is the treatment for Rituxan for non-Hodgkins lymphoma?
I think no,you shoud see this link http://www.lymphomation.org/symptoms.htm
How many people in the world have Hodgkin Lymphoma?
A lot of people have or have had hodgkins lymphoma. There is not a specific number available for those who have had it and been treated and successfully beat this cancer and those who currently have it today.
Which non Hodgkins Lymphoma did Jackie Kennedy have?
The rare and deadly form that spread rapidly across her body.
What was cause of death of Jackie Kennedy?
She succumbed to a heart attack- see related questions.
What are the symptoms and treatments for hodgkins lymphoma?
Symptoms of hodgkins lymphoma are fever and chills, constant itching, loss of appetite, night sweats, painless swelling of the lymph nodes (neck,armpits, and groin), and major weightloss. To help with theses symptoms are treatments but it does depend on the severity of the symptoms. The most wideley used methods of treatment are chemotherapy and radiation.
