Screening for Hodgkin’s Disease
En Español (Spanish Version)

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

Screening Tests
Routine physical exams by your doctor may identify early signs of Hodgkin’s disease before symptoms appear.

Screening Guidelines
There are no national screening guidelines for Hodgkin’s disease.




References:
Hodgkin lymphoma. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/hodgkin . Accessed April 24, 2009.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society website. Available at: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls . Accessed April 24, 2009.

Last Reviewed September 2011