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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma vs. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Differences in Long-Term Outlook

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Long-Term Outlook

Thanks to advances in the treatments over the last decades, the survival rate has significantly increased in people with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The relative survival for those diagnosed with this form are as follows:

– The 5-year survival rate: 86 percent

– The 10-year survival rate: 80 percent

The 5-year survival rates for different stages:

– Stage 1 of Hodgkin’s lymphoma: 90 percent

– Stage 2 of Hodgkin’s lymphoma: 90 percent

– Stage 3 of Hodgkin’s lymphoma: 80 percent

– Stage 4 of Hodgkin’s lymphoma: 65 percent

These numbers can vary, depending on the age and overall health. [11]