6. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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what is hodgkin’s lymphoma?

cancer of the lymphatic system

  • systematic, travels easily

  • begins in one lymph node initially, then metastasizes through the lymph system


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what age group commonly develops hodgkin’s lymphoma?

adolescents and young adults

  • high survival rate in children


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what infection is potentially linked to hodgkin’s lymphoma?

Epstein-Barr virus

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what nursing concerns are important with hodgkin’s lymphoma?

  • infection risk

  • bruising or bleeding

  • fatigue

  • respiratory distress


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what additional manifestations can occur with hodgkin’s lymphoma?

  • increased respiratory effort

  • facial edema

  • venous engorgement


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what can facial edema with hodgkin’s lymphoma cause? *

airway obstruction

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_____ are common after initial hodgkin’s lymphoma treatment

secondary cancers

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how long is follow-up cancer screening needed after hodgkin’s lymphoma?

lifelong, every 6 months

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what blood testing is frequently needed with hodgkin’s lymphoma?

CBC with a blood smear (examines blood cell appearance)