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Hodgkins has 2 peak agess [..] & after 50
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15-35
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Hodkin's is characterized by a proliferation of an abnormal cell in the , lymph nodes called the [..]
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Reed-Sternberg
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This virus is a possible cause?
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Epstein Barr
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Where does this arise in 90% of all pts?
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single lymph node
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2/3 of pts have initial nodes in [..]
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cervical region
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Early/Late/Advanced signs of Hodgkins:, enlargement of cervical, axillary or inguinal lymph nodes, nodes remain movable & nontender
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early
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Early/Late/Advanced signs of Hodgkins:, fatigue, fever, night sweats
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late
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hodgkins has a set of symtoms called the [..] symtoms which indicate , spread beyond the intial node
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B symptoms
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Early/Late/Advanced symptoms of Hodgkins:, anemia, renal function interference, bone pain
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advanced
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This advanced condition can occur with Hodgkins and is considered , an oncological emergency
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SVCS (superior vena cava syndrome)
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venous return from head, chest, & upper extremities may be imeded by , a tumor in the chest or mediastinal lymph node enlargement
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(SVCS) superior vena cava syndrome
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Symptoms include:, CP, dyspnea, dysphagia, cough, horarseness, facial swelling, JVD
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SVCS (superior vena cava syndrome)
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3 interventions for SVCS (superior vena cava syndrome)
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elevate head of bed, O2, diureteics if needed
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What kind of cells (size & color) are seen in Hodgkins?
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small, pale cells (microcytic, hypochromic)
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lymph node biopsy will reveal these type cells in Hodgkins
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Reed-Sternberg cells
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How is Hodkins staged?
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A or B, I - VI
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Treatment goal for Hodkins?
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cure
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high dose radiation therapy to involved areaas 4-6 weeks cures 95% , of stage [..]
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I or II
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