Treatment Overview for Hodgkin's Lymphoma

 


Specific treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma will be determined by your physician based on:

  • Your age, overall health, and medical history
  • Extent of the disease
  • Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
  • Expectations for the course of the disease
  • Your opinion or preference

Treatment may include:

  • Radiation therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • High-dose chemotherapy with bone marrow transplant

What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system, whose function is to fight disease and infections.

This content was last modified on June 09, 2006 .
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