1. by: Jackson helmke 6TH HOUR
Hodgkin’s Disease
by: Jackson helmke
6TH HOUR

2. History of Hodgkin’s Disease
The disease was named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin. Dr. Hodgkin found several cases of the cancer in the lymph system in 1832.
Dr. Thomas Hodgkin

3. People Most Affected By The Disease
The disease is most common in age groups and 55 or over, with the average age being Hodgkin’s Disease occurs rarely in children 5 or under and affects males more than females.

4. Symptoms of Hodgkin’s Disease
Symptoms of the disease include:
Swelling in the neck (MOST COMMON)
Fever
Feeling achy
Unintentional weight loss
Swollen glands
Feeling of tiredness
Sweat a lot in general
Persistent cough
Generalized itching
Pain in lymph node (especially after drinking alcohol)

5. Body System Affected by Hodgkin’s Disease
Hodgkin’s Disease affects the lymphatic system, which helps the body fight off disease. The lymph nodes swell as they become cancerous tumors. The cancerous lymphatic system is no longer able to protect the body from other disease.

6. The Cause of Hodgkin’s Disease
Currently, there is not a specific known cause for Hodgkin’s Disease. People with a family history of Hodgkin’s Disease are typically more likely to get it. Scientists do know that the disease is not caused from germs.

7. Treatment and Cures for Hodgkin’s Disease
Chemotherapy (chemo) and Radiation treatment are the main methods of treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease. Treatment is very successful with the overall 5 year survival rate being 86%.

8. Prevention of Hodgkin’s Disease
Since the specific cause of the disease isn’t known, there is nothing a person can do to reduce the likelihood of getting Hodgkin’s Disease. Due to this, regular checkups with a family doctor are important to diagnose the disease early.

9. Daily Life With Hodgkin’s Disease
Living with Hodgkin’s Disease may call for some short-term and long-term changes, some of which may include being homeschooled, giving up sports, or losing hair due to chemotherapy. After successful treatment a person may enjoy normal activities once again.

10. Well Known People with Hodgkin’s Disease
Mario Lemieux
Professional Hockey Player
Eric Berry
Professional Football Player
Paul Allen
Microsoft Cofounder
James Conner
Professional Football Player

11. Works Cited in This Presentation
:24 PM Robin E. Miller, MD Kids Health Hodgkin Lymphoma July 2015 The Nemours Foundation
Usefulness:
How your life will be affected
Recovery
Main Information:
Cures and Symptoms

12. Works Cited in This Presentation
:10 PM Dava Szalda, MD July 3rd 2018 All About Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma Onco Link Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Usefulness:
Overall information about the disease
Main Information:
Mostly symptoms

13. Works Cited in This Presentation
:58 PM Author Unknown September 2017 Lymphoma – Hodgkin : Statistics Cancer.Net American Society of Clinical Oncology
Usefulness:
Statistics on aspects of the disease including age groups, average deaths, and diagnoses per year.
Main Information:
Age Groups and Diagnoses