Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, the network of nodes and vessels that is part of the body's defenses. It is characterized by the abnormal growth of certain cells within the lymph nodes.
Common signs:
- Swollen, painless nodes, often in the neck, the armpits, or the groin
- Persistent fatigue, fever, or night sweats
- Weight loss with no apparent cause
When to seek care? When a node enlarges without explanation and does not go away, or general symptoms appear that drag on.
Which specialist treats it? Its workup and follow-up are handled by the hematologist and the oncologist, and in children by the pediatric hematologist or oncologist. In the face of persistent nodes or prolonged malaise, the recommended thing is to seek a medical evaluation.
Data on 839 doctors who treat hodgkin lymphoma
Which specialist treats hodgkin lymphoma?
Hodgkin lymphoma is treated by a hematologist or an oncologist, specialists in managing this type of cancer. In children, a pediatric oncologist, a pediatrician, or a pediatric hematologist is involved. You can also find a female hematologist.
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Doctors specialized in hodgkin lymphoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is hodgkin lymphoma?
Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, the network of nodes and vessels that is part of the body's defenses. It is characterized by the abnormal growth of certain cells within the lymph nodes.
Which doctor treats hodgkin lymphoma?
Hodgkin lymphoma is treated by a hematologist or an oncologist, specialists in managing this type of cancer. In children, a pediatric oncologist, a pediatrician, or a pediatric hematologist is involved. You can also find a female hematologist.