What is the difference between hodgkin's and non hodgkin's lymphoma?

The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society will be able to give you summaries of the two diseases.

In a nutshell, they have very different pathology and behavior. Hodgkin's is generally considered to be easier to cure.

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ONE IS HODGKIN'S THE OTHER IS NON HODGKINS

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