CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Vol 43, Issue 6 327-346, Copyright © 1993 by American Cancer Society
Hodgkin's disease
E. L. Weinshel and B. A. Peterson
Division of Medical Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis.
The etiology of Hodgkin's disease is unknown, and the identity of the
normal counterpart of the malignant cell involved in Hodgkin's disease
remains controversial. Yet, three of every four patients diagnosed with
Hodgkin's disease will be cured. This success in treatment is due in large
part to the application of modern oncologic techniques, such as combination
chemotherapy and the use of staging to guide therapy. This article reviews
important advances in the understanding and treatment of Hodgkin's disease.