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What to ask your doctor about Hodgkin's lymphoma

Men and women discussing Hodgkin's lymphoma

These are some questions you may want to ask your doctor about Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease).

I have swollen glands in my neck. Could I have Hodgkin's lymphoma?
How can you tell if I have an infection, or if I have Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Am I more likely to get Hodgkin's lymphoma than anyone else?
How common is Hodgkin's lymphoma?
My sister had Hodgkin's lymphoma. Does that make me more likely to get it?
A member of my family had Hodgkin's lymphoma and I'm worried about it. Is there any screening available?

Updated: 2 September 2011

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