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Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system and increases a patient’s susceptibility to infection. In particular, the B-lymphocytes multiply at an abnormal rate and accumulate in the lymph nodes. Diagnosis is based on microscopic examination of lymph node biopsy.
An outline of the steps taken to diagnose Hodgkin’s lymphoma is given below:
Once a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is confirmed, the cancer is staged. Staging helps determine the best possible treatment and the potential survival and treatment outcomes.
The main stages of Hodgkin’s lymphoma include: