How long does Hodgkin's Disease spread in your body before you feel a lymph node- lymph node popped shortly after vaccine

	Asked by cakemom (Male; 18 ) on Fri 19, Feb 2010 02:36pm :
	My son was just diagnosed with stage IIA Hodgkin's Disease. He got a biopsy shortly after feeling an enlarged lymph node in his neck. The lymph node popped about 36 hours after he got a vaccine. Is there any way the vaccine caused an immune response and triggered Hodgkin's disease. Based on his staging did he have this before he got the vaccine? Is Hodgkins slow or fast growing? Thanks!
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	Answer by bobby s, md (oncologist) on Mon 01, Mar 2010 11:29am: Hi, Hodgkins is not caused by a vaccine. It was mere coincidence that your son was diagnosed with HD a couple of days after being vaccinated. In my opinion, your son (Stage 2A) definitely had the disease much before he was vaccinated. There is very good treatment available for HD. All the best, and God Bless! Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our oncologists will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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