Hodgkin lymphoma care at Mayo Clinic

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At Mayo Clinic, teams of experts work together to provide individualized care for people with Hodgkin lymphoma.

Mayo Clinic doctors provide expert, personalized care to those with Hodgkin lymphoma, including rare types of the disease. Your care team might include:

If you have other health conditions that could be affected by cancer treatment, your care team may include other specialists. Members of your care team work together to provide exactly the care you need.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Mayo Clinic doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating Hodgkin lymphoma. They have access to the knowledge and technology needed to provide excellent care. At Mayo Clinic you can expect:

  • Experienced pathologists. Mayo Clinic pathologists who specialize in diseases of the blood, called hematopathologists, are experienced in accurately diagnosing and staging all the subtypes of Hodgkin lymphoma, including rare ones. Research shows that expert review by pathologists experienced with lymphoma is key to developing an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Advanced laboratory technology. Mayo Clinic laboratories have the advanced technology that healthcare professionals need to analyze your cancer cells. This helps determine the best treatment for you.
  • A full range of treatment options. Mayo Clinic doctors work with you to review all your treatment options and to choose the one that best suits your needs and goals. Treatments offered to people with Hodgkin lymphoma include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and bone marrow transplant.
  • The latest radiation techniques. Mayo Clinic radiation oncologists plan and deliver radiation therapy safely using advances such as volumetric modulated arc therapy and proton therapy. These are combined with shielding techniques that deliver radiation therapy directly to the affected area while sparing healthy tissue around it.
  • Access to clinical trials. Because Mayo Clinic is a leader in lymphoma research, you may also have access to the latest treatments by way of clinical research studies.
  • A team of experts focused on your care. Each week, Mayo Clinic lymphoma specialists hold a multidisciplinary meeting to discuss treatment options. This kind of meeting is commonly called a tumor board. These meetings include radiation oncologists, hematologists, and others from Mayo Clinic campuses in Florida, Arizona and Minnesota. No matter which Mayo Clinic campus you go to for your care, you benefit from the collective expertise of the lymphoma team.

Survivorship clinics for follow-up care

Mayo Clinic offers services through cancer survivorship clinics for people who have completed Hodgkin lymphoma treatment. Follow-up medical care is important for every person who has gone through treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. The survivorship clinic offers evaluation for physical and psychological side effects and provides plans for follow-up care and healthy living after cancer treatment. Sometimes follow-up care involves blood tests or imaging tests.

Expertise and rankings

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Mayo Clinic doctors are leaders in conducting clinical trials of Hodgkin lymphoma treatments that are more effective and less toxic.

Mayo Clinic doctors are widely respected for their expertise in diagnosing and treating people with all types of Hodgkin lymphoma, including the rare and aggressive. Each year, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals care for hundreds of people with Hodgkin lymphoma. Research shows that people with Hodgkin lymphoma who seek care at high-volume medical centers tend to have better survival rates.

Nationally recognized expertise

Mayo Clinic is recognized for high-quality lymphoma care and research by national organizations.

  • Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a U.S. National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center. These standards recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
  • Mayo Clinic is part of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology and the NRG Oncology, which are international groups of scientists who work together to conduct clinical trials and reduce the impact of cancer.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked as the top hospital in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, is ranked as the top hospital in Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is ranked the top hospital in Florida.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.

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