Hodgkin Lymphoma Staging: From Diagnosis to Prognosis | The Patient Story

Staging Hodgkin lymphoma is an important step in figuring out where the cancer is or has spread. It also helps doctors determine the best treatment plan. The most commonly used staging system for Hodgkin lymphoma is the Ann Arbor staging system, which classifies the cancer into four stages based on where the cancer is. Hodgkin lymphoma can be classified as stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 and stage 4. Top Hodgkin lymphoma specialist, Dr. Matthew Matasar with Rutgers Cancer Institute, breaks down how PET and CT scans are used to determine the extent of the disease. For more about the latest in Hodgkin lymphoma → https://www.thepatientstory.com/medic... Join Our Community: Website : https://www.thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: @ThePatientStory Instagram: @ThePatientStory Twitter: @patient_story #cancerstaging #cancerstories #thepatientstory #hodgkinslymphoma #hodgkinlymphoma #lymsm #cancertreatment #petscan #ctscan