Veteran actor Jane Fonda recently revealed her non-lymphoma Hodgkin's diagnosis and chemotherapy regimen.

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Jane Fonda has Hodgkins Disease

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A sort of irregular white blood cell called a lymphocyte is produced in excess by the body.

A cancerous growth in the lymphatic system.

"This is a very treatable cancer. 80 per cent of people survive, so I feel very lucky."  Fonda captioned her Instagram post.

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In addition to receiving a cancer diagnosis, she had begun a six-month chemotherapy regimen for a "very treatable" form of lymphoma.

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As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Jane Fonda has faced a variety of health issues over her life.  She often sees skin doctors for removal procedures.

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She said that one was taken out of her lip in 2018. She additionally stated in 2010 that she had treated a non-invasive breast tumour.

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"Cancer is a teacher and I'm paying attention to the lessons it holds for me," Fonda added to her Instagram post.

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In December, Fonda becomes 85 years old. The actor, a two-time Oscar winner, has maintained a strong career in recent years.

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