Staging
The stage of lymphoma describes the extent of the disease in a person's body. Staging for Hodgkin lymphoma depends on the number of enlarged lymph nodes, where the cancer is located in the body, and whether it has invaded the bone marrow, liver, spleen, lungs or other areas outside of the lymph nodes. Staging is an important step in evaluating prognosis and treatment options. Doctors will decide one's treatment plan according to the stage of the cancer.
Stage I
Description
- Early stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Cancer is found in only one lymph node region in the body.
Stage II
Description
- Early stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Cancer is in at least two lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm. (OR Cancer is found in one lymph node regions and an associated tissue or an organ (IIE)).
Stage III
Description
- Advanced Stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Stage III is in lymph nodes located above and below the diaphragm or in a group of lymph nodes above the diaphragm and in the spleen.
Stage IV
Description
- Advanced Stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Stage IV Cancer has spread outside the lymphatic system to other parts of the body, such as the bones, bone marrow, liver, or lungs.
