Hodgkin's Disease is a type of Cancer that begins in the lymphatic tissue. The lymphatic system is a connected network of lymph vessels (similar to blood vessels), lymph nodes, and other structures including the spleen, thymus, and bone marrow. Lymph nodes are small, bean shaped structures that form and store white blood cells to fight infection ... more

Treatment options for Hodgkin's Disease (like all cancers) can vary with the stage of development that the disease is in. Radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy are almost always a part of the treatment plan. Bone marrow transplants are also now being included as part of the treatment plan for certain cases ... more

Arvin S. Glicksman, M.D., Executive Director of the Rhode Island Cancer Council, Inc., and other contributors write a series of cancer-related articles which are archived on the Sounding Board page. The articles related to Hodgkin's Disease are linked below:

Hodgkin's Disease - The Consequences of Success

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