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Health Encyclopedia: Hodgkin's Disease Outlook
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Outlook
Studies indicate that survival rates 15 years after treatment are 85% of all patients. More than 80% of patients with Hodgkin's disease reach complete remission after initial treatment. Unlike other cancers, Hodgkin's disease is even potentially curable in late stages, with up to 85% of patients in late stages surviving 10 years and longer.
The disease recurs after treatment in about 20 - 35% of patients after an average of 10 years, but it is still potentially curable even in these cases....
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Expert & Community Posts
Hostility with Depression Predicts Heart Disease
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...destructive alliance in terms of elevating the risk of heart disease. Professor Jesse Stewart,... Read more »
Heart and Mind: Battling the Depression of Heart Disease
By HeartHawk , Health ExpertYou have just been handed a diagnosis of heart disease. For some it may mean an immediate heart... Read more »
What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...misdiagnosed. True or false: Every year, more women die of heart disease than men. The... Read more »
Heart Disease Prevention + Treatment: Get the Right Tests and Know Your Options
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...the pleasure of becoming acquainted with pioneering heart disease prevention and reversal like... Read more »
Know Your Risk Factors: Get Screened for Heart Disease!
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...we are at risk for serious health problems, like heart disease, diabetes or stroke. It takes a... Read more »
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OTC Statins: Empowering the Individual?
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Heart Disease and Happiness
July 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Better treatments for heart disease may help people live longer, but are they enjoying that extra time? A new study from the... Read summary »
Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart Disease
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even so-called normal levels of the thyroid hormone known as thyrotropin may be putting women at risk for heart disease. New... Read summary »
Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease Risk
October 22, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another reason to get along with the people close to you. New research finds those who have conflict with those they... Read summary »
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