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| Hodgkin's disease is one of a group of cancers called lymphomas (cancers that develop in the lymphatic system). In Hodgkin's disease, cells in the lymphatic system become abnormal. Because lymphatic tissue is present in many parts of the body, Hodgkin's disease can start almost anywhere. Hodgkin's disease may occur in a single lymph node, a group of lymph nodes, or, sometimes, in other parts of the lymphatic system such as the bone marrow and spleen. When symptoms like these occur, they are not sure signs of Hodgkin's disease. The doctor may order blood tests and other tests such as X-rays, CAT scan or MRI. The final diagnosis depends on a biopsy, in which a surgeon removes a sample of lymphatic tissue (part or all of a lymph node) so that a pathologist can examine it under a microscope to check for cancer cells. If the biopsy reveals Hodgkin's disease, the doctor needs to learn the stage - or extent - of the disease. During this operation, a surgeon makes an incision through the wall of the abdomen and removes samples of tissue. Good nutrition often helps people feel better and have more energy. Also, people being treated for cancer may not feel like eating when they are uncomfortable or tired. |
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