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Researchers are continually finding new ways to treat Hodgkin's disease. People diagnosed with it now have more hope for a cure than ever before.
The choices that you have for treatment depend on these factors.
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Your type of Hodgkin’s disease
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Whether or not you have what are known as B symptoms, which include weight loss, unexplained fever, and night sweats
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Results of lab tests
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Extent of the disease, called the stage
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Status of your health and your age
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Your personal concerns and preferences
Many people want to learn all they can about their disease and treatment choices so that they can make confident decisions about their care. If you’re one of them, you’re likely to have many questions. For instance, most people with Hodgkin’s disease want to know how they will function after treatment. And they want to know if they’ll have to change their normal activities. Your doctor is the best person to answer your questions.
Your doctor may recommend a specific treatment. Or he or she may offer more than one, giving you a choice of which one you’d like to follow. This can be a hard decision to make. There is often more than one right answer, with different possible benefits and possible risks. It’s important to take the time you need to make the best decision for you.