Lifestyle Changes to Manage Hodgkin's Disease

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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.

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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.