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Hodgkins Lymphoma
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Hodgkins lymphoma must be singled out from diseases with similar symptoms, such as benign lymph node swellings, caused by infections, and also from other forms of cancer.  Count the red and white blood cells and platelets. Hodgkins lymphoma can cause reduction in the blood cell numbers. In Hodgkins disease, the malignant cells, now identified to be a type of B-lymphocytes, are called Reed-Sternberg cells. (RSC), after the two doctors who first identified and described them. When seen under the microscope, they look different from non-Hodgkins lymphoma cells and other cancers. Blood tests are also done to evaluate the changes, brought on by the disease, in the functions of certain vital organs.Lymph node biopsy- For a definitive diagnosis, a sample of the lymph node tissue is removed (biopsy) for pathological evaluation in a laboratory. This microscopic analysis helps to diagnose the lymphoma, to assess its type and stage and also to plan the type of treatment. Staging the Disease before commencing the treatment is most crucial and for this various imaging investigation are used. Sometimes surgery maybe necessary. Imaging studies,- such as Chest X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) scan or, Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) or Positron Emission Tomography or a Gallium scan can be done. Of all the imaging studies, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning is the most sensitive in determining the stage of the disease and also on follow up to look at the response to treatment. The advantage with PET scan is that it gives images of areas which are still living and differentiate it from areas which are dead or scarred after the treatment. |
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i m going to marry with a guy that had this cancer and had stem cell tarnsplant too.i want to know that is there any danger again?i mean after BMT is it possible to come back ? thanks.