Hodgkin's disease.
OBJECTIVE
To review current approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkin's disease (HD).


METHODS
Review articles, research studies, and book chapters related to HD.


CONCLUSIONS
The treatment of HD has progressed to be one of the most successful therapies in oncology. Researchers currently seek to improve the positive outcomes of therapy while decreasing the toxicity associated with therapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Nursing care of the patient with HD requires physical, educational, and psychological support. Within this scope of nursing care, the patient receives essential information to participate as a partner in care.
Callaghan
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GenQuest Biomedical Education Services, Inc, Encinitas, CA, USA.
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009859:Oncology Nursing