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What to ask your doctor about treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma

Men and women discussing Hodgkin's lymphoma

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What can you tell me about my Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
  • What stage is it?
  • What sort of treatment do you recommend?
  • What is the aim of the treatment?
  • Is there a choice of treatment?
  • How long will the treatment last?
  • Will I have to have any surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy?
  • What side effects will there be?
  • Will I be able to have children after my treatment?
  • Can I bank sperm before I have treatment?
  • Can I store eggs before I have treatment?
  • Is there anything I can do to help reduce the side effects?
  • When will you know how well the treatment has worked?
  • How often will you see me after treatment has finished?
  • What should I do if I am worried between appointments?
  • Will I be able to have more treatment if the Hodgkin’s lymphoma comes back?
  • Are there any experimental treatments that might help me?
  • Are there any clinical trials I could take part in?
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