Links between Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Pulmonary Embolism's

simonroberts77

Hi all,

I am very new to this site and also new to the world of Hodgkin's. I have found out today that my biological father died of hodgkins lymphoma when I was only 4 years old. I have always known that he died of a blood related cancer but never knew what the exact details were.

Over the past 8 years I have had 3 major pulmonary embolisms which have resulted in hospitalisation and various operations and treatments. I will need to take warfarin for life etc and also have an IVC filter in the vena cava.

Should I go and get tested for hodgkins due to family history and my blood problems? I do have a couple of the symptoms but they could be related to other things, I dont know.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers
Simon

aisha1

Hi,

I am not sure, don't quote me on this, but I think that the link between Hodgkins and pulmonary embloi is for people with Hodgkins, POST CHEMO. I know that it can result in lung problems.

Whatever symptoms you have, and if you are worried about them, then I would advise anyone to visit the doctor.

I'm sure ChemoMan would be able to add something here when he next signs in.

Aisha.
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ChemoMan

Hi simonroberts77

You need to take any concerns you have to your Doctor. To my knowledge your current medical condition is not related to HL, but please see a doctor anyway particularly if this is worrying you.

Good luck
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simonroberts77

Thanks guys.

I am awaiting a call back from my doctors this morning to discuss so we shall see what happens.

Thank you for your replies.

Simon

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