Stage I adult Hodgkin lymphoma

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As the name suggests, stage I adult Hodgkin lymphoma is the first stage of this type of lymphoma.

Reed Sternbergs cell in Hodgekin lymphoma
Reed Sternbergs cell in Hodgekin lymphoma

Types

It is divided into stages I and IE.

What is stage I?

In stage I, cancer is found in one of the following places in the lymph system: (1) one or more lymph nodes in a group of lymph nodes; (2) Waldeyer’s ring; (3) thymus; or (4) spleen.

What is stage 1E?

In stage IE, cancer is found in one area outside the lymph system.

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