2. Progression of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Moving to the second stage, Hodgkin’s lymphoma begins to expand its reach. The disease starts to spread to two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm or could involve one organ and its regional lymph nodes. In this stage, the disease’s progression becomes more evident, with patients often experiencing a worsening of symptoms.
Existing symptoms from stage 1, such as fatigue and loss of appetite, continue to persist in stage 2. These signs may now become more pronounced, with the fatigue often more debilitating, affecting the patient’s daily life. The weight loss might also become more noticeable, as it becomes more rapid and severe, making it a significant point of concern.
New symptoms may also start to emerge at this stage, making the disease more detectable. Patients might start to experience recurrent fevers, especially at night, along with severe night sweats. ‘B symptoms,’ which refer to systemic symptoms of significant weight loss, high-grade fevers, and extreme night sweats, may start to appear. (2)
