…and perhaps may even be cured.
The treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma is highly effective. The five-year survival rate for dudes with Hodgkin lymphoma is 87%. If the cancer is found in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 92%. If the cancer spreads regionally, the five-year survival rate is 94%. If the cancer has spread to different parts of the body, the five-year survival rate is 78%.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may arise in lymph nodes anywhere in the body. Hodgkin lymphoma typically begins in the upper body, such as the neck, chest or armpits. Hodgkin lymphoma is often diagnosed at an early stage and is therefore considered one of the most treatable cancers.