He or she may order some tests such as blood tests, biopsies, and x-rays or scans of parts of your body. Hodgkin's disease is divided into stages, depending on the number of lymph nodes and other organs affected by the cancer. Treatment will vary according to the stage of the disease. The two main treatments for Hodgkin's disease are radiation and chemotherapy. High doses of radiation may be directed toward the part of the body with the cancer.
Radiation can kill cancer cells.
In chemotherapy, anti-cancer drugs are used to kill cancer cells. Hodgkin's disease can be cured in many cases. Follow the full course of treatment your health care provider prescribes. Learn about the side effects you may have from radiation or chemotherapy. It may help to be prepared for severe or distressing side effects, such as baldness.