Diseases of Lymph Nodes

Abstract

A woman with Hodgkin's disease of apparently 16 years duration is presented. It is emphasized that a long span of life is possible in patients with lymphoblastomas or chronic leukemias. The major effective tools for therapy include x-ray, nitrogen mustard and triethylene melamine. Each has a place. The patients should be treated whether or not symptoms are present. Normal activity is permissible.