PLZ PLZ HELP-THX-Does SMOKING interfere with CHEMOTHERAPY

[None Y]

i know smoking is bad in general and what it causes....but does it or is it proven to affect CHEMOTHERAPY IN any way ....thx

note: i have lymphoma hodjkins being treated with ABVD CHEMO

[meghna g]

It's been scientifically proven that smokers tend to have a 40% higher risk of developing Hodgkin Lymphoma.

As you already have it, I'm surprised your doctor hasn't already told you to quit as this does interfere with Chemo.

I really think you need to discuss this with your doctor as I'm sure he'll tell you that you must stop. Your life is worth far more than your cigarettes.

[blitzkrieg]

I think it would, but really have no idea.
Ask your doctor.

[EmptySoul]

Only if you've set some type of personal limit for how cool you want to look.