Lifestyle Changes to Manage Hodgkin’s Disease

by Debra Wood, RN

There are no specific lifestyle changes to manage Hodgkin's disease. However, there are things you can do to help yourself feel better during treatment and to help manage the side effects. These include:

  • Balance rest and activities.
  • Avoid exposure to bacteria and viruses:
  • Eat a healthy diet. Good nutrition can help your body to handle treatment and can help you to feel better.
  • Seek support from friends and family and/or join a support group. Social support is essential for helping you to deal with the emotional toll of cancer.

References:

Hodgkin disease. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/hodgkindisease/index. Accessed April 30, 2013.
Hodgkin disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed . Updated March 8, 2013. Accessed April 30, 2013.
Hodgkin lymphoma. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/hodgkin . Accessed April 30, 2013.
Last reviewed April 2013 by Mohei Abouzied, MD; Michael Woods, MD
Last Updated: 4/30/2013
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