Hodgkin's Disease

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HD Treatment in Children



Radiation doses are kept to a minimum in children, because radiation can impair the growth of bones, muscles, and other tissues within the treatment field. Areas with "bulky" disease (large amount of tumor) are the focus of radiation treatment. The ovaries of girls and young women are protected from radiation to avoid damage and infertility.

Children with HD or other lymphomas have special concerns. Children's cancer centers are better equipped to address the...Read the full article