Get answers to your Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma questions. Lymphoma -
Hodgkin's; Hodgkin's lymphoma; Hodgkins disease; HD Treatment
options depend on: Certain factors may determine whether more
intensive treatment is required. For example, the presence of B
symptoms and â€śbulkyâ€ť (large mass) tumors are treated usually
indicates a more aggressive treatment approach. Chemotherapy,
radiation, or both (chemoradiation) are the main treatments for
Hodgkinâ ' s disease. Stem cell transplantation may be
recommended for patients whose cancer has recurred. Hodgkinâ ' s
disease is staged (I through IV) to determine to how far the
cancer has spread. Staging is the primary method for determining
both treatment options and prognosis. Stage I. Disease is
limited to a single node region (I) or has involved one
neighboring area or a single nearby organ. Stage II. Disease is
limited to two or more lymph nodes on the same side of (above or
below) the diaphragm or extends locally from the lymph node into
a nearby organ. Stage III.