Cancer Survivors Network

Hi, jdivine. You should definitely have it checked out and remind your doctor that itching and sweats are indeed symptoms of Hodgkins; some doctors apparently aren't very aware of it. I itched for two years before a chest xray showed a tumor under my ribcage where it couldn't be felt by touch. My itching began shortly after I quit hormone replacement therapy, so I thought at first that was what was causing it. It was not a rash or breakout of any kind, just a deep-down itching that started on my legs. No matter how hard I would scratch, it didn't relieve the itching. Finally I scratched so much that I did break the skin and was covered by sores. My doctors tried allergy meds, cortisone cremes, scabies treatment, UVB lights; the only thing that temporarily helped was soaking in the bathtub. The symptoms completely disappeared after my first chemo treatment. Your symptoms may be connected to hormones or such (I don't know how old you are, or even if you're female!) but it's better to be safe than sorry, so check it out!

jdivine, true these are symptoms of Hodgkins but they could also be symptoms of something else.the best way to tell is to see your doctor.The itching with HD makes you what to scratch tell you draw blood. It doesn't get better with any meds,only with chemo.The itching usually is all over.Make sure when you go to the doctor, to tell him or her all of your symptoms,they need to know.Take care and God Bless!