Hodgkins disease, also referred to as Hodgkins lymphoma, is a
cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps
protect the body against infection and disease. It is a network
of lymph vessels and small structures that are called lymph
nodes. Lymph nodes are located throughout the body. Hodgkins
disease is a specific form of lymphomathat involves T-cells.
Lymphoma occurs when lymph cells divide without control or
order. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably, a mass of tissue
forms called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to
malignant tumors, which can invade nearby tissues and can spread
to other parts of the body. A benign tumor does not invade or
spread. The cause of Hodgkins lymphoma remains unknown. Hodgkins
disease usually starts in lymph nodes or lymphatic tissue and
has the potential to spread throughout the body. Hodgkins
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