Symptoms of Hodgkin’s Disease
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Hodgkin’s disease does not usually cause pain. As the disease develops, the following symptoms may occur:
  • Painless swelling of the lymph nodes, especially in the neck, area of the collarbone, armpit, or groin—Any persistent swelling (lasting more than two weeks) should be examined by your doctor.
  • Persistent fatigue
  • Coughing
  • Unexplained fever
  • Night sweating
  • Weight loss
  • Itching especially after a shower or exposure to heat
  • Decreased appetite
Swollen Lymph Nodes

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References:
Hodgkin lymphoma. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/hodgkin . Accessed April 24, 2009.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society website. Available at: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls . Accessed April 24, 2009.

Last Reviewed September 2011