Periods are more likely to return in younger women. In men, both Hodgkin's disease and its treatment can affect fertility. Younger men are more likely to regain their fertility. Sperm banking before treatment may be an option for some men. The side effects that patients have during cancer therapy vary from person to person and may even be different from one treatment to the next.
Doctors try to recommend treatment plans to keep problems to a minimum.
Doctors, nurses, and dietitians can explain the side effects of cancer treatment and can suggest ways to deal with them. An individual should ask his or her physician to fully explain the benefits, risks and costs of all suggested tests and treatments. The doctor will continue to watch the patient closely for several years. Generally, checkups include a careful physical exam, X-rays, blood tests, and other laboratory tests. Individuals treated for Hodgkin's disease have an increased risk of developing other types of cancer later in life, especially leukemia.