One day while shaving, Justin noticed a lump on the side of his
neck. He didn't think much of it at first, assuming it would go
away. But after a week, the lump was still there, so Justin went
to see the doctor. He was a little surprised at the questions
his doctor asked. Had Justin lost weight? Was he easily tired?
Did he ever get fever or night sweats? As Justin answered yes to
these questions, he wondered what they had to do with the lump
on his neck. The doctor explained that the lump was a swollen
lymph node and that he wanted to monitor it closely. He
prescribed antibiotics because swollen lymph nodes are often
caused by infections. But when the medicine did not decrease the
swelling, the doctor recommended some tests, telling Justin and
his mother that they were necessary to check for disease,
including lymphoma. What Is Hodgkin Lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma
is a type of cancer called a lymphoma, which is a cancer of the
lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the body's immune
system to filter out b