What to ask your doctor about living with Hodgkin's lymphoma

Some questions you might ask your doctor

How long will it take me to get over my treatment?
What precautions will I have to take while I am recovering?
What about diet?
What practical help is available?
When can I go back to school / college / work?
Can I take up my usual hobbies and sports again?
Can I go abroad on holiday?
Which vaccinations should I have?
Can I drink alcohol?
When will I be able to use public transport or go to crowded places?
Will the treatment make me infertile?
Is there other chemotherapy I can have which won't cause infertility?
Can I have sperm banking before I start treatment?
Who can arrange sperm banking for me?
How much does sperm banking cost?
Can I store eggs before treatment?
Could I have ovarian tissue freezing?
Will I have an early menopause after my treatment?
What symptoms will early menopause cause?
Do you recommend HRT?
When should I start HRT?
Can you put my partner and I in touch with a counsellor?
How much will counselling cost?

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