Hodgkins lymphoma

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Hodgkins lymphoma

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Today my father is diagnosed with classical hodgkins lymphoma- mixed cellularity type. Is chemo therapy is risky for him given his age. What should i do now?

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Dr. Abhinav Choudhary Surgical Oncologist 16 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Abhinav Choudhary

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He can safely undergo chemotherapy, and the results with the current regimens are excellent, even people of 75 years age & above tolerate it well. You should start the treatment as soon as possible, it's a long course but is worth it

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