Hodgkin's Disease Information
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America is a cancer hospital for patients who believe in conventional treatments along with complementary and alternative medicine. One of the many types of cancer we treat is Hodgkin's disease. Please read the information below and follow the links for more information on Hodgkin's disease treatment. You may also visit our home page at CancerCenter.com.
Hodgkin's Disease: Information
Hodgkin's disease is a very rare form of cancer. It accounts for less than one percent of all cancer diagnosed in the United States. The majority of those who develop Hodgkin's disease fall into two age groups: people between 15 and 34 and people over 55. The occurrence of Hodgkin's disease is more common among men than women. Also, those with a family history of Hodgkin's disease are more likely to be diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.
Risk Factors: Hodgkin's Disease
The National Cancer Institute reports that researchers have found certain risk factors that are more common in people who are diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease than those that are not. Among these risk factors is the exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides. Also it is believed that viruses and bacteria can play a role in contracting Hodgkin's disease. Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma and about thirty percent of all AIDS patients contract lymphoma.
Hodgkin's Disease Treatment
Treatment of Hodgkin's disease depends on several factors. Among them are the stage of Hodgkin's disease, the size, age and general health, the symptoms you are experiencing, and the number and location of the affected lymph nodes. CTCA provides you with the tools and options you need to focus on healing. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we use a powerful combination of traditional and new innovative therapies provided by cancer experts. Our experts work with you to determine the appropriate combination of therapies.
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