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(C81.9) Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
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1 166 892 in individuals diagnosis hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified confirmed
64 143 deaths with diagnosis hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
6% mortality rate associated with the disease hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
Diagnosis hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 14.89% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
34 088 (5.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
30 055 (6.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 25-29
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-94
Disease Features hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified - what does this mean
Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, is a type of cancer that originates in the lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissues. it is characterized by the presence of a type of cell called the reed-sternberg cell, which is an abnormal, cancerous cell. it is caused by an accumulation of genetic mutations in the cells of the lymphatic system that cause them to grow and divide uncontrollably, leading to the formation of a tumor.
What happens during the disease - hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified
Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is responsible for fighting infection and other diseases. it is caused by a mutation in the cells of the lymphatic system, which causes them to divide and grow uncontrollably. this mutation can be caused by environmental factors, such as radiation or chemicals, or it can be inherited from a parent. as the cancerous cells continue to divide, they form tumors in the lymph nodes, which can spread to other organs if left untreated.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests (X-ray, CT scan, PET scan)
- Biopsy
- Lymph node biopsy
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Flow cytometry
- Additional tests (cytogenetic or molecular testing)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of treatment: To reduce the size of the tumor and reduce the spread of cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Stem cell transplant
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Surgery
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified - Prevention
The best way to prevent hodgkin lymphoma is to avoid exposure to environmental factors that may increase the risk such as radiation, certain infections, and certain chemicals. other preventive measures include avoiding alcohol, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking. vaccinations for certain infections, such as the epstein-barr virus, may also help reduce the risk of hodgkin lymphoma.