Hodgkin's disease

Definition: Hodgkin's disease is a cancer that tends to affect the lymph nodes that are close to the body's surface, such as those in the neck, armpit, or groin area.

Occurs mainly in young adults and in people over age 65 but can affect teenagers and children. Lymphomas are the third most common childhood cancer. Rare under age 5.

For more information:

• Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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