Treatments for Hodgkin’s Disease

The goal of treatment is to kill the cancer cells and avoid serious complications related to either the cancer or its treatment.

The treatment and management of Hodgkin’s disease usually involves radiation therapy , chemotherapy , or both. Your doctor will recommend a treatment plan for your specific needs. Treatment options depend on the stage of the cancer, your symptoms, your age, and your overall health. If the cancer does not respond to chemotherapy or radiation, other treatment options may include bone marrow transplantation or peripheral stem cell transplantation.

Treatment may involve the following:

Chemotherapy Radiation Medications Lifestyle changes Surgery treatments

References

Conn HF, Rakel. Conn’s Current Therapy. 54th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2002: 720-721.

Hodgkin disease. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/hodgkindisease/index . Accessed April 29, 2013.

Hodgkin lymphoma. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/hodgkin . Accessed April 29, 2013.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Mohei Abouzied, MD ; Michael Woods, MD
Review Date: 04/2013
Update Date: 04/29/2013

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.