Getting diagnosed
Screening means testing people for early stages of a disease. This is before they have any symptoms. For screening to be useful the tests:
need to be reliable at picking up cancers
overall must do more good than harm to people taking part
must be something that people are willing to do
Screening tests are not perfect and have some risks. The screening programme should also be good value for money for the NHS.
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With rare cancers, it is more cost effective to screen people who are thought to be at a higher risk. Talk to your GP if you think you are at a higher than average risk of Hodgkin lymphoma. If your doctor agrees that you are at a higher risk, they may be able to give you regular check ups.
Go to information about the risks and causes of Hodgkin lymphoma
Talk to your GP if you're worried about your risk of developing cancer. Or if you have any symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma.
Last reviewed: 18 Jun 2024
Next review due: 18 Nov 2027
Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. Find out how common it is and who might get it.
Hodgkin lymphoma is not common, so the risk of developing it is small. Doctors do not know what causes most cases of Hodgkin lymphoma, some factors may increase your risk. This includes a weakened immune system and infection with the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Research into the risks and causes is ongoing.
The most common symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma is swollen lymph nodes. Check the possible symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma and when to see your doctor.
You might have a lymph node biopsy, CT scan or PET scan to find out if you have Hodgkin lymphoma.
The stage shows whether the lymphoma is in one area of your body (localised) or has spread to other areas. There are 4 stages for Hodgkin lymphoma.
The two types of Hodgkin lymphoma are classical Hodgkin lymphoma and nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL). There are also subtypes. Knowing the type helps your doctor choose the right treatment.
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