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Hodgkin Lymphoma During the First 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 first trimester of pregnancy, it does not necessarily mean that the woman will be advised to end the pregnancy. Each woman's treatment will depend on the stage of the lymphoma, how fast it is growing, and her wishes. Treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma during the first trimester of pregnancy may include:
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Watchful waiting when the cancer is above the diaphragm and is slow-growing. Labor may be induced early so the mother can begin treatment.
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Radiation therapy when the cancer is above the diaphragm. A lead shield is used to protect the fetus from the radiation as much as possible.
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Chemotherapy using one or more drugs.
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