Most often, individuals receive radiation therapy 5 days a week for several weeks as outpatients. Weekend rest periods allow time for healthy tissue to recover Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. To treat Hodgkin's disease, the doctor usually recommends a combination of drugs that work together. The drugs travel through the bloodstream to almost every part of the body. The methods used to treat Hodgkin's disease are very powerful.
Side effects depend on the type of treatment and on the part of the body being treated.
Also, each individual responds differently. During radiation therapy, individuals may become unusually tired as therapy continues. Resting as much as possible is important. Individuals should be gentle with the treated area of skin. Lotions and creams should not be used without the doctor's advice.