Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma cancer that occurs in the lymphocytes cells of the immune system. This cancer causes the production of abnormal large lymphocytes called Reed- Sternberg cells. The Hodgkin lymphoma occurs lymph nodes and rapidly spread to inline lymph nodes. According to the National Cancer Institute, the prevalence of Hodgkin lymphoma is 0.5 percent among all cases of all types of cancer. There is no exact known cause of Hodgkin lymphoma bu some risk factors increase the likelihood of developing this cancer. The types of Hodgkin’s lymphoma include the following:
- Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin’s lymphoma
This cancer is the most common type of Hodgkin Lymphoma. The prevalence of Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin’s lymphoma is about 70% among all cases of Hodgkin lymphoma cancer. Unlike other types of Hodgkin lymphoma, Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin’s lymphoma is more common among young adults. The recovery rate of this cancer is higher than other types and is highly treatable. Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin’s lymphoma occurs in lymph nodes.
- Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s disease
Unlike Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s disease and other types of Hodgkin lymphoma, Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s disease does not contain Reed-Sternberg cells. The prevalence of Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s disease is almost 5% among all cases of lymphoma cancer. This type of Hodkin lymphoma is not aggressive but rarely can develop into an aggressive type. It is more common in males of 30 to 50 years.
- Mixed cellularity Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Mixed cellularity Hodgkin’s lymphoma occurs more commonly in older men than women. It also contains abnormal lymphocytes and Reed-Sternberg cells like Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s disease. The prevalence of Mixed cellularity Hodgkin’s lymphoma is about 25 percent among all cases of Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s disease
The prevalence of Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s disease is about 5% among all cases of Hodgkin lymphoma cancer. Men are more prone to developing Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s disease than women. It can be diagnosed at initial stages by the presence of abnormal lymphocytes and Reed-Sternberg cells.
- Lymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin’s disease
Lymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin’s disease is not common and accounts for almost 1% of all lymphoma cancer cases. The individuals in their 30s, the patients of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and the individuals having a weak immune system have more risk of developing this cancer. Lymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin’s disease usually diagnosed by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells and abnormal lymphocytes.