Treatment Options for Hodgkin's Disease

According to the Mayo Clinic, the most important factor in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease is the stage of the disease.

Other factors affecting decisions about treating this disease include:

  • Age
  • Symptoms
  • Pregnancy
  • Overall health status

The goal of treatment is to destroy as many malignant cells as possible and bring the disease into remission.

  • Radiation
  • Chemotherapy
  • Bone marrow transplant