Tonsillitis and Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hello,

I have Hodgkin Lymphoma which I am currently undergoing chemo for.
However, for over a month now I have also had tonsillitis, I have had two courses of penicillin for this but it won't shift.

Taking penicillin while on chemo was tough (its taken four times a day on an empty stomach so timing it around my other meds was a nightmare) so I would rather not take this again. My tonsillitis hasn't caused me much bother, no fever or soreness so I was wondering if it is ok to just leave it?

My only concern is the length of time I have had it now, I do have lymphoma on the lymph nodes in my neck as well as my thymus but from looking online I can't see any info on tonsillitis as a symptom of Hodgkins disease or what to do if you have both!

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  • Hi yazmac,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It is hard to advise on your situation as really it's only those involved in your care who can do this. I would suggest discussing this with your doctor/specialist at the next opportunity - or giving them a call if you're concerned. They will be best placed to help.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi yazmac,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It is hard to advise on your situation as really it's only those involved in your care who can do this. I would suggest discussing this with your doctor/specialist at the next opportunity - or giving them a call if you're concerned. They will be best placed to help.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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