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Hodgkin Lymphoma During the Second or Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Source: Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 27, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma During Pregnancy
When Hodgkin lymphoma is diagnosed in the second half of pregnancy, most women can delay treatment until after delivery. Treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma during the second or third trimester of pregnancy may include:
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Watchful waiting, with plans to induce labor when the fetus is 32 to 36 weeks.
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Radiation therapy to relieve breathing problems caused by a large tumor in the chest.
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Combination chemotherapy using one or more drugs.
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Steroid therapy.
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