Hodgkin's disease, childhood: A type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system in children. The lymphatic system forms part of the body's immune system. This type of cancer can also occur in children. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hodgkin's disease, childhood is available below.
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Prognosis for Hodgkin's disease, childhood: The prognosis can vary considerably depending on what stage the cancer is diagnosed at, the individual response to treatment and the overall health of the patient. The cure rate for newly diagnosed children and adolescents is high.
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