Hodgkin's lymphoma is a form of cancer of the lymphatic system. This type of lymphoma begins in white blood cells and spreads through the body's lymph nodes. The cause of Hodgkin's lymphoma is unknown and is sometimes discovered by chance. This disease is generally treated with chemotherapy and radiation, and if found in the early stages, the patient has a good chance of being completely cured. According to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (2013), Hodgkin's lymphoma is “a malignant lymphoma whose pathological feature is the Reed-Sternberg cell (RS). This lymphoma typically starts in a single lymph node (especially in the neck, armpit, groin, or near the aorta) and spreads to adjacent nodes if it is not recognized and treated early. (page 1136). Hodgkin's lymphoma was first discovered in 1832 by Tom Hodgkins, who first noticed the typical deformities of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin's lymphoma is more common in Caucasians, young adults (ages 15 to 30), and older adults (ages 50 and older) (Roddle, Peggs, 2009, p. 208). Although the cause of the disease has yet to be discovered, it has been “associated with Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection in 40-50% of cases” (Roddle, Peggs, 2009, p. 208). World Health Organization (WHO) classifies Hodgkin lymphoma into two different groups: nodular lymphocyte predominant (NLPHL) and classical HL (cHL). NLPHL develops slowly, is found predominantly in males, and accounts for approximately 5% of all HL cases. It is characterized by L&H cells and a different antigenic profile (Roddle, Peggs, 2009, p. 208). In contrast, cHL, the most common subtype, comprises nearly 80% of diagnosed cases. Classic HL is divided into four subtypes. “The diagnosis depends on the pathological finding of H…… middle of paper…… prognosis for complete recovery. Works Cited Journal Gobbi, P., Ferreri, A., Ponzoni, M., Levis, A (February 2013). Hodgkin's lymphoma. Critical reviews in oncology/hematology. (Volume 85, Number 2, pp. 216-237) Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/science/article/pii/S1040842812001382PeriodicalMcBride, D., RN, MSN, CPON. (September 2012). Some children with Hodgkin's lymphoma may not require radiation therapy. ONS Connect. (Vol. 27, Issue 9, pp. 21).JournalRoddie, C./Peggs, K..(2009, April 4).Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Medicine. (Volume 37, Number 4, pp.208-211) Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/science/article/pii/S1357303909000085EncyclopediaTaber, C. (2013). Hodgkin's disease. In Taber's cyclopedic medical dictionary. (22nd edition, pp.1136-1137). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company