as a 19 year old I had a 2.3% chance of developing a form of lymphoma (Hodgkin's or Non-Hodgkin's). I had a higher chance of developing Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
there were 351 females (all ages) diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in the entire country of Canada in 1996. That's about 0.001% of the population.
there were 589 cases of Hodgkin's Disease diagnosed in people aged 0-19 in Canada between 1992 and 1996. That's about 15 in every 1 000 000 people of that age group over 5 years.
the mixed cellularity subtype is found Hodgkin's patients who are: in older age groups, male, with widespread disease (involving the spleen and/or abdomen), with 'B' symptoms.
