Hodgkin’s disease
Also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system and is linked to secondary amyloidosis.
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Hodgkin’s Disease and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Symptoms
Last Modified: October 26, 2010
What is a Lymphoma? A lymphoma is a malignant tumor of the lymphatic system. It is also the name for cancer of the lymphatic system. Although the description "lymphoma" covers a mixed group of diseases,… View Full Article
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