Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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  • I have symptoms, and I'm worried it might be Hodgkin lymphoma (formerly known as Hodgkin's disease).
  • I have Hodgkin lymphoma, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
  • I have Hodgkin lymphoma, and I'm sick or having problems.

I have symptoms, and I'm worried it might be Hodgkin lymphoma (formerly known as Hodgkin's disease).

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Could my symptoms be a sign of Hodgkin lymphoma?
  2. What goes wrong to cause the symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma?
  3. Is there a test for Hodgkin lymphoma? How is it done?
  4. Are there different forms of Hodgkin lymphoma? What are the differences?
  5. Can Hodgkin lymphoma be cured?

I have Hodgkin lymphoma, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. What stage is my disease, and what does that mean for me?
  2. What are my treatment choices for my stage of Hodgkin lymphoma?
  3. Are there risks or side effects of the treatment?
  4. How will I know if my treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma is working?
  5. How often will I need a checkup?

I have Hodgkin lymphoma, and I'm sick or having problems.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Are my new symptoms a sign my Hodgkin lymphoma is spreading?
  2. Will I need additional tests?
  3. Could my problems be a side effect of my treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma?
  4. Should I try a different treatment? What are my choices?
  5. What else can be done to relieve my symptoms?