Causa of Hodgkin Lymphoma
The disease is more common in men than in women. Affects young adults (it is very common from 15 to 34) and adults older than 55 years.
The cause is unknown although it is believed that the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes an infection called infectious mononucleosis, is related to the disease. Although 50% of patients tested is the presence of this virus.
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It has also been noted that this cancer is more common in people with impaired immune systems such as those suffering from AIDS, or those who have undergone a transplant and that to avoid a possible rejection, has been abolished its immune system .
Unable to determine the risk factors that prevent or do not know the causes.
The survival rate after treatment is 93% on a year. For 5 and 10 years ranges between 82% and 72% respectively. During the first 15 years after treatment, the leading cause of death for these patients is the recurrence of the disease.
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