Childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
What is childhood Hodgkin lymphoma?
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a cancer that starts in lymphocytes. There are different types of childhood HL. Learn about childhood HL in our guide.
Risks for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
Risks for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma include infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and family history of Hodgkin lymphoma.
Symptoms of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
Symptoms of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, poor appetite and malaise. Learn about the symptoms of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma.
Diagnosis of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
Tests to diagnose childhood Hodgkin lymphoma, such as lymph node biopsy, are done when symptoms are present. Learn about diagnosing Hodgkin lymphoma.
Stages of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
Staging describes how much lymphoma there is in the body and where it is when first diagnosed. This is often called the extent of lymphoma. Information from tests is used to find out the size of the tumour, whether the lymphoma has spread from where it first started and where the lymphoma has spread.
If childhood Hodgkin lymphoma spreads
Cancer can spread from the lymph nodes to other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Learn about where childhood Hodgkin lymphoma can spread.
Prognosis and survival for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
Prognosis and survival of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) depends on factors such as stage and tumour bulk. Learn about prognosis and survival of childhood HL.
Treatments for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
Treatments for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma include chemotherapy, radiation and stem cell transplant. Learn about treatment plans and options.
Supportive care
Supportive care is an important part of cancer care. It helps children and their families meet the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of cancer. It helps improve the quality of life of children living with cancer.
Childhood Hodgkin lymphoma statistics
Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas are the 3rd most common childhood cancer. Learn about statistics for childhood lymphomas in Canada.