Hodgkin lymphoma treatment
Treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma is usually very successful, and for most people treatment leads to a cure. The type of treatment you need, and how long it takes, will depend on several things including the stage of Hodgkin lymphoma and your general health.
Treatment planning
After your diagnosis your hospital team will start planning your treatment. Read about what to expect as you prepare for treatment, including key things to know and questions to ask.
Treatment types
Most people with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma have chemotherapy. Some people need radiotherapy as well. Read about the types of treatment your doctor might recommend.
Relapse and refractory treatments
If the first treatment you have doesn't work, or the Hodgkin lymphoma comes back, there are lots of other treatment options available.
Treatment side effects
Treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma can cause side effects, but there are lots of things that can help. Most side effects go away after treatment ends, but some can last longer.
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Last full review 2024. Next full review due 2027. We make factual updates to the information throughout this period.
Thank you to Consultant Haematologists Dr David Tucker and Dr Dima El-Sharkawi for checking the clinical accuracy of this information, and Clinical Nurse Specialist Tina Brooks for her guidance and support.