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, nurses, and dieticians can explain the side effects of cancer treatment and can suggest ways to deal with them. Your doctor is the best person to give advice about working or limiting other activities about working or limiting other activities, but it may be hard for some people to talk to the doctor about their feelings and other very personal matters.
Many patients find it helpful to talk with others who are facing similar problems.
This kind of help is available through cancer related support groups. It may be helpful to talk with a nurse, social worker, counselor, or member of the clergy. Living with any serious disease can be a difficult challenge. Regular follow-up exams are very important for anyone who has been treated for Hodgkin's disease. The doctor will continue to watch the patient closely for several years.