Coping with Lymphoma
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From diagnosis to treatment and then into survivorship or relapse, hundreds of issues need to be addressed during your fight with lymphoma. Find out about these issues and how to cope with them.
Issues During Treatment
There are many different treatments for lymphoma - chemotherapy, radiation therapy, monoclonal antibodies and bone-marrow or stem cell transplants. They are often used together, or in sequence. Find out about the different issues that crop up during treatment, and how to deal with them.
- Side-effects of Lymphoma Treatment
- Fall in Blood Counts During Chemotherapy
- Nausea and Vomiting During Treatment
- Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
- Diet Tips During Chemotherapy
Treatment Response and Survival
Once your treatment is over, the oncologist assesses the response to treatment using a number of measures. The terms used can be difficult to understand. So can the terms used to describe the chances of survival. Here is a simple guide to response and survival terminology.
- Understanding Remission, Cure and Relapse
- Terms Used for Response Assessment
- Understanding Terms Used to Describe Survival
Issues for Lymphoma Survivors
For those who win their initial battle against lymphoma, there begins a new life of hope. But lymphoma and its treatment leaves behind many questions and numerous long-standing effects. Here are some common issues for lymphoma survivors.
