Hodgkin's lymphoma According to the National Cancer Center, there were approximately 9,290 new cases of individuals diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in the United States in 2013, of which only 1,180 resulted in death. It has been said that Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of the most treatable cancers even in advanced stages. Hodgkin lymphoma is classified as a cancer of B cells in the lymphatic system in which B cells grow abnormally. Unlike normal B cells, which divide and die, diseased B cells do not. Instead, they continue to grow and spread to other areas of the body outside of the lymphatic system. This can impair the body's ability to fight infections. Hodgkin lymphoma is typically found in swollen lymph nodes or adenoids in the neck, chest, or other areas of the body. Hodgkin lymphoma is often diagnosed in individuals between the ages of 15 and 35 and in those older than 55. Individuals who have been exposed to diseases caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, such as mononucleosis, are at increased risk of developing Hodgkin's lymphoma. Males are typically more at risk than females for developing Hodgkin's lymphoma. Individuals who have a family history of this disease and those with compromised immune systems due to HIV/AIDS are also at risk of developing this disease. There are many types of Hodgkin lymphoma, including: Hodgkin lymphoma with nodular sclerosis, Hodgkin lymphoma with mixed cellularity, Hodgkin lymphoma with lymphocyte depletion, but the most common type is classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Although the exact cause of this particular form of cancer is unknown, a person with Hodgkin's lymphoma may experience some of the following symptoms: painless swelling of the lymph nodes... middle of the sheet... k for signs of cancer recurrence or any effects of long-term treatment. As with any disease, early diagnosis is critical to effective treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. You need to be in tune with your body and its functions. You should be alert for any changes such as swollen lymph nodes that develop without a known cause. Awareness of the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma can make early diagnosis and treatment possible. References"Hodgkin's Lymphoma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." United States National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, nd. Web. March 14, 2014. "Hodgkin's Lymphoma." What You Need to Know™. National Cancer Institute, n.d. Web. March 14, 2014. "Hodgkin's Lymphoma." Definition. Np, nd Web. March 14, 2014."What is Hodgkin's disease?" What is Hodgkin's disease? American Cancer Society, nd Web. 14 March. 2014.