What are the different subtypes of Hodgkins lymphoma?
Physicians may categorize Hodgkin’s lymphoma based on how the individual cells look under a microscope. Diagnosis and treatment are similar for all of these subtypes, although the type and the stage (how far the cancer has progressed) will influence the specifics of your child’s treatment. The subtypes are: • nodular sclerosing – the most common subtype, nodular sclerosing Hodgkin’s disease tends to occur in adolescents and young adults, and affects more females than males. This subtype typically begins in the lymph nodes of the chest and other places above the diaphragm. Bulky tumors may arise in the mediastinum (the space in the chest between the lungs) and spread to lung tissue. • lymphocyte depleted – the least common subtype, lymphocyte depleted Hodgkin’s disease tends to arise in individuals who are older, have immune systems compromised by another disease, or come from a non-industrialized nation. This aggressive subtype affects more males than females. It usually begins in the
