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My sister has hodgkin's disease. what does this mean?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

A blood disorder: Sorry to hear that. Your sister has been diagnosed with a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells. It is very curable with proper treatment including chemotherapy and possibly radiation therapy. Best of luck to your sister.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Hodgkin lymphoma: It is a cancer of lymphatic organ. It accounts approximately 10r% of lymphoma.Diagnosis is usually made by doing a biopsy on the affected site- usually lymph node biopsy. It is treatable and highly curable disease. The treatment will include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Get more info at www.Nccn.Com for patient resource.

Answered 7/20/2012

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