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Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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I was diagnosed with stage 2A Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma ( mixed cellularity type) in 2018 , I had 12 treatments of ABVD chemotherapy and 15 fractions of Proton IGRT radiotherapy ... In July 2019 I had my last treatment... Yesterday I found a small lymph node near my thyroid.. My both thyroid glands are swollen ... Is my cancer got relapsed?
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PET CT scan is needed. There is good chance it’s not a malignancy relapse. Post PET CT, we can decide on need for biopsy
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PET CT scan
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Earlier PET will reduce your anxiety also if it turns to be negative
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Dr. Sujatha V
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A PET CT scan can indicate whether there is relapse or not. If there is metabolically active lymph nodes, a biopsy will confirm the diagnosis.
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Whole body PET CT scan, follow up with treating oncologist.
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