Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. It is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histology and spreads in an orderly fashion to contiguous lymph nodes. Risk factors include certain viruses, a weakened immune system, and age. Symptoms typically include enlarged, painless lymph nodes. It is diagnosed through an excisional lymph node biopsy and stages are determined by how many lymph nodes are affected and if it has spread. Treatment depends on the stage and includes chemotherapy, with regimens like ABVD being effective. Long term complications can include secondary cancers, short stature, and sterility.