Hodgkin Lymphoma
What is Hodgkin’s lymphoma? Also known as Hodgkin’s Disease, Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. It may then spread to the liver, lungs, or bone marrow.
Some of the most common first symptoms of Hodgkin’s lymphoma can include:
- Swelling of the lymph nodes (painless), often in the neck, armpits, or groin area
- Fever and chills
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Itchy skin
Hodgkin Lymphoma 101
Learn more about Hodgkin lymphoma. In this guide, we will explore the symptoms, signs, screenings, stages, and treatment options for Hodgkin lymphoma. Whether you want to learn about early warning signs or treatments and prognosis, we’ve got you covered.
Hodgkin Lymphoma Patient Stories
Our community members dive deeper into their cancer stories than any others, sharing their first symptoms, different treatment paths and side effects, and reflections on the entire experience. Choose stories based on subtypes below.
Classical
A form of blood cancer that develops when lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, grow out of control.
Madi J., Hodgkin's, Stage 1B
Cancer details: Most common and most treatable form of Hodgkin lymphoma
1st Symptoms: Shortness of breath
Treatment: 3 rounds (6 infusions) of ABVD chemo
Danielle D., Hodgkin's, Stage 2
Cancer details: Diagnosed at age 25
1st Symptoms: Swollen lump on right side of neck/chest area, continued to grow
Treatment: ABVD chemotherapy (3 cycles = 6 infusions)
Lani S., Hodgkin's, Stage 2
Cancer details: Tumor pressing on heart
1st Symptoms: Appendicitis led to CT scan that found tumor
Treatment: ABVD chemotherapy, 7 cycles
Jason F., Hodgkin's, Stage 2A
Cancer details: Diagnosed at 39
1st Symptoms: Itchy legs, bloated face and “upper trunk,” slow-healing wounds, asthma worsened
Treatment: 6 cycles (12 infusion) ABVD chemo, 18 radiation therapy sessions
Logan A., Hodgkin's, Stage 2A
Cancer details: Diagnosed at age 15
1st Symptoms: Lump in neck & fatigue
Treatment: 4 cycles of ABVE-PC chemo
Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant
A form of slow-growing blood cancer that form predominantly in lymph nodes as a result of abnormal growth of B lymphocytes.
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Hodgkin Lymphoma Resources
Patient Self-Advocacy: A Conversation on Speaking Up for Ourselves Four incredible Hodgkin lymphoma patients/survivors share how they were able to advocate for themselves throughout their cancer care.
The Latest in Hodgkin Lymphoma with Dr. Matthew Matasar: Dr. Matthew Matasar with Rutgers Cancer Institute discusses emerging and most-promising therapy options for relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma patients and those newly-diagnosed.
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Hodgkin Lymphoma Oncologists & Experts
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