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usually begins in a lymph node. The node enlarges and--similar to enlarged lymph nodes due to infectious causes--may or may not cause any pain . Hodgkin's lymphoma progresses in a fairly predictable way, traveling
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoHodgkin's disease, or Hodgkin's lymphoma, was first described in 1832 by Thomas Hodgkin, a British physician. Hodgkin clearly differentiated between this disease and the much more common non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
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∙ 13y agoIt is suspected that some interaction between an individual's genetic makeup, environmental exposures, and infectious agents may be responsible. Immune system deficiencies also may be involved.
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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 hodgkins disease communicable?
yes
What is wrong with miss riley in october sky?
She had Hodgkins disease
Did Miss.Riley in October Sky die from Hodgkins disease?
she died
Who in the nhl did not play in 1990 because of hodgkins disease?
Mario Lemieux
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.
How do most patients present with hodgkin disease?
typical type of ceels have seen in hodgkins disease called as "reed stenbergs cells"
How did Dale Carnegie die?
Dale Carnegie died of Hodgkins disease on 1st November 1955
What is worse non hodgkins or hodgkins?
non hodgkins is the worse
Where is the Hodgkins Public Library District in Hodgkins located?
The address of the Hodgkins Public Library District is: 6500 Wenz Avenue, Hodgkins, 60525 7632
When did John Hodgkins die?
John Hodgkins died in 1560.
When was Hodgkins School created?
Hodgkins School was created in 1882.
