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Hodgkin's diseaseRare form of cancer mainly affecting the lymph nodes and spleen. It undermines the immune system, leaving the sufferer susceptible to infection. However, it responds well to radiotherapy and cytotoxic drugs, and long-term survival is usual. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One patient had high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the larger tonsil, and the other had lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin's lymphoma. 5) Hodgkin's lymphoma was not included as an AIDS-defining illness by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention HIV classification system, (5) but data from several studies suggest that the risk of Hodgkin's lymphoma in persons with HIV infection is increased. Phase 2 trials have been initiated in Hodgkin's Lymphoma and in myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia. |
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