
Hodgkin Lymphoma
This type of cancer: Hodgkin Lymphoma, can be Discussed in this Thread.
People under medical treatment because of Hodgkin lymphoma may like to share how they cope to help others around the world who may be searching for answers.
FDA granted accelerated approval to nivolumab (Opdivo, marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb) for the treatment of patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) that has relapsed or progressed after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and post-transplantation brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris). May 17, 2016. Ref. Source 8d.
Israeli lifestyle, environment may pose exceptional risks for Hodgkin's lymphoma
In Israel, the incidence of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is among the highest in the world and has risen sharply over the past 45 years. Researchers found an association between being born in Israel and occurrence of HL, and an elevated risk of HL within one generation of moving to Israel. This could point to environmental causes such as exposures, diet, climate, social environment, and stress related to chronic regional conflict. Ref. Source 1n.