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Steroid therapy

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 Option Overview / For pregnant patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, treatment options also include:

Steroids are hormones made naturally in the body by the adrenal glands and by reproductive organs. Some types of steroids are made in a laboratory. Certain steroid drugs have been found to help chemotherapy work better and help stop the growth of cancer cells. When an early delivery is likely, steroids can also help the lungs of the fetus develop faster than normal. This gives babies who are born early a better chance of survival.

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For more information, see Drugs Approved for Hodgkin Lymphoma.

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