General cancer information

Types of treatment

Treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma can include:

  • chemotherapy
  • targeted therapy
  • immunotherapy
  • radiotherapy (radiation therapy)
  • stem cell transplant (bone marrow transplant)
  • palliative care.

Most people with Hodgkin lymphoma have one or more of these treatments. Not all treatments are suitable for every person or every type of Hodgkin lymphoma.

Choose the option that best suits your situation

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy, also known as chemo, is a way of treating cancer using drugs.

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy uses drugs that affect specific cells in some cancers.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy helps the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy is a way of treating cancers using x-rays or other types of radiation.

Stem cell transplant

Stem cell transplant is a type of treatment used for blood cancers.

Palliative care

Palliative care deals with managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

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Side effects

It is good to be prepared for side effects and know how to manage them.

Physical wellbeing

Looking after your general health is important, even when you have cancer.

Emotional wellbeing

There are ways to deal with some of the emotional effects of having cancer.

Cancer costs

It is important to ask about costs before you start your treatment.