Prognosis for Stage IV Hodgkin’s Lymphoma & Patient Expectations

Jonathon B. Cohen, MD, MS, considers the typical prognosis of patients with stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma and discusses the difficulties of preparing patients for possible contingencies.

[smtty]

I was 23 and DXed with Stage 4 B Hodgkins in 1994. Had 10 months of chemo MOPPABV and RT to my chest. Im 26 years in remission. Dealing with other issues now but happy to be here

[MontyUkrap]

My gran is on her final days right now with lymphoma.. so heartbreaking seeing someone so amazing go through such a horrible disease. 😢 😢

[Rod-bpow]

The DX for lymphoma can vary from one another, since it is also a different form of disease, based on stages of cancer and early detection. The procedure for this DX is determination of a case build, MCO-HCO-MSA instructions for health, respective expertise shall determine DX if multiple or non. Refer to MCO case determination for PLA instructions. Tiers 1 and 2, Levels 1 and 2 Employers and Employees, Concern to be addressed accordingly per expertise. Respectively:SME-Senior Manage Thank you

[laxnative]

I was diagnosed Stage 4 last month at age 63 and started ABVD regime 5 days ago. Initially scheduled for 2 cycles (4 infusions). Mine was discovered in a scan that diagnosed an enlarged lymph node. Also discovered elsewhere after a PET scan. Only getting chemo, no radiation.

[monicadeana]

My brother in law was diagnosed with advanced non Hodgkin, severe anemia, had his first chemo, got Covid, then died a week later 😭

[ultimatedreadssalon]

Hi...my mom has CHF and Lymphoma....is there hope