Hodgkin's disease - Part I: Epidemiology, pathology, staging, and management of early stage disease

Part I of the refresher course on Hodgkin's disease (HD) will: 1. Update the epidemiology, review the theories regarding the etiology and discuss new development in the histologic classification of HD. 2. Review the modifications of staging system and discuss the role of staging laparotomy and the implications of modern imaging information. 3. Review the alternatives for treatment of early-stage HD and results of recent clinical trials. 4. Review principles and techniques of radiation therapy that are relevant to the management of HD