Hodgkin's Disease
Hodgkin's Disease is a type of cancer arising from B-cells of the immune system. It is characterized by the presence of an abnormal type of white blood cell called “Reed-Sternberg” cells. Early signs and symptoms may include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, fatigue and weight loss. Treatment can include chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapies. Hodgkin’s Disease is important to diagnose and treat given its potential to cause significant complications and mortality if left untreated. It is also important to identify due to its potential to respond well to early treatment, improving the chances of survival and long-term outcome.
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1 journal(s) foundBone Marrow Biology
ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Benedetto Sacchetti N , Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Histology Human and Ocular,
Faculty of Sciences,
School of Optics and Optometry,
Roma Tre University,
Rome.
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of the bones in the body, including the hip and thigh bones. Bone marrow contains cells called stem cells. When disease affects bone marrow so that it can no longer function effectively, a marrow or cord blood transplant could be the best treatment option; for some patients it is the only potential cure.