Introduction
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the most common types of cancer in adolescent and young adults (Hollander et al., 2015). This type of cancer influences the work of lymph tissue that can be found in nodes, bone marrow, and other organs (Pham, Ressler, Rosenthal, and Kelemen (2017). This disease is worth attention because its true causes remain to be unknown. The available information on this condition is that it is inherent to people between 15 and 35 years and 50 and 70 years. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the disease that has to be studied using different methods.
Articles’ Choice
Two articles are chosen for the analysis to comprehend what is known on Hodgkin’s lymphoma, what causes and treatments have already been discovered, and what prognosis can be offered. In both articles, the authors introduce certain cases when Hodgkin’s lymphoma is developed and leads to different outcomes. In addition to thoughtful and informative backgrounds of the disease, the articles contain the information on how to detect Hodgkin’s lymphoma and what details should matter while treating patients. Pham et al. (2017) strengthen their article by describing the etiology and mechanisms of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and Hollander et al. (2015) focus on the risks of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and its complications.
Causes and Risk Factors
Though the causes of Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be hardly enumerated, Hollander et al. (2015) name the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in the malignant cells as one of the main infections that contribute the development of the disease. Besides, the patients with infectious mononucleosis or immune suppression may be under the risk of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Cigarette smokers are also in this group of people.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Patients with such symptoms as fatigue, fever, night sweats, unpredictable weight loss, or pain in muscles should address a doctor to be tested for the presence or absence of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (Hollander et al., 2015; Pham et al., 2017). As soon as the suspected tissue is discovered, it should be tested with the help of a biopsy (Pham et al., 2017). It is possible to repeat biopsy tests to clarify if the disease has spread. Blood tests can be used to identify the level of proteins (Hollander et al., 2015). Chemotherapy and surgical treatment may be offered to the patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It is also important to check the patient regularly and test if another problematic tissue appears.
Prognosis
Rheumatoid arthritis is the complication of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (Hollander et al., 2015). Patients are under threat of other chronic inflammations and complications, including heart problems, lung diseases, and infertility. Hodgkin’s lymphoma’s symptoms may be confused with many other diseases; therefore, numerous biopsies and tests are required to choose an appropriate treatment (Pham et al., 2017). The type of cancer under analysis can be treated and prevented in case patients, doctors, and other medical workers continue investigating this topic.
Articles’ Appropriateness
In general, the chosen articles help to understand the main characteristics, causes, risk factors, and complications of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Today, there are many methods for its diagnosis, and people should not neglect the possibility of having cancer. The authors discuss Hodgkin’s lymphoma from different perspectives to prove the importance of this kind of research and recognition of Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a serious medical concept. The use of past investigations, the development of clear definitions, and the examples taken from real life strengthen both articles and provide the reader with a solid basis for further discussions and research.
References
Hollander, P., Rostqaard, K., Smedby, K.E., Chang, E.T., Amini, R.M., de Nully Brown, P., … Hjalgrim, H. (2015). Autoimmune and atopic disorders and risk of classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma. American Journal of Epidemiology, 182(7), 624-632.
Pham, M., Ressler, S., Rosenthal, A., & Kelemen, K. (2017). Classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma masquerading as chronic recurrent multifocal osteromyelitis: A case report. Journal of Medical Case Report, 11(1), 45-48.