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HD is a extremely rare disease and is accounted for 0.5% of all cancers. Each year in Canada there are about 900 cases of Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosed.

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Chemo and radiation are the two main treatments for HD but in some cases they will use both. Also depending on the case they with be treated with immunotherapy or a stem cell transplant and surgery is rarely used for HD patients.

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Changes to make to your lifestyle if diagnosed with HD, stop smoking, reduce risk of infections, follow a nutritious diet, get a reasonable amount of exercie, rest when tired, and seek support.

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There is no specific diet for people living with Hodgkins but you should keep a planned diet that are well balanced and full of nutrients. This diet should consist of - Oats, whole wheat, lean proteins, dairy products, fruits & veggies, and healthy fats.

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Hodgkin's just so happens to be the number one cancer found in ages 10-14.10-15 percent of all HD cases are found in kids and teens. Also for unknown reasons it occurs in men more then women.

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Your doctor will ask you about your families medical background, and then they might take you for tests and procedures.  The different tests and procedures include:
- A physical exam
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests
- Removing a lymph node for testing
- Taking some bone marrow for tests.

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Right now there are no recommended screening tests. This is because so far there is no screening test shown to lower the risk of dying from this cancer. The best way to find HD early is by keeping an eye out for the symptoms.

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The different signs include:
- A lump on the side of the throat, armpit, or in the groin.
- night sweats
- itchy skin
- fever
- fatigue
- unintended weight loss
- persistent cough, trouble breathing, chest pains
- pain in lymph nodes after drinking alcohol
- enlarged spleen

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A change (mutation) in the DNA of a type of white blood cell called B lymphocytes, but the exact reason why this happens is not found.

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Cancer is a mutation in the cells DNA, HD is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system.