Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about lymphomas:

1. What are the different types of lymphoma?
   
   
2. What is the difference between Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
   
   
3. Do I have any conditions that place me at greater risk for lymphoma?
   
   
4. What tests will be used to diagnose my condition?
   
   
5. What type of lymphoma do I have?
   
   
6. Where did my lymphoma start?
   
   
7. Can you determine if the lymphoma has spread elsewhere in my body?
   
   
8. What are my treatment options for this type of lymphoma?
   
   
9. What are the risks with these treatments?
   
   
10. What type of specialists will I need to see?
    
    
11. What is the prognosis for my form of lymphoma?
    
    
12. Does my lymphoma place me at higher risk for other cancers?
    
    
13. After my lymphoma is treated, what are the chances it will return?
    
    
14. How will my lymphoma be monitored?
    
    
15. Are my children at greater risk for lymphoma if I have it?
    
    
16. Can you recommend a support group?