Living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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We are committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer. As well as looking at the information on this website you can call our nurse freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040. They are available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Or you can send them a question online.
Contact our cancer information nurses
Cancer Chat is our online forum where you can share experiences.
We also have a longer list of organisations that may be useful.
Go to our general resources and support information
Lymphoma Action publishes many booklets and information sheets, which can be ordered or downloaded for free from their website. They cover low and high grade non-Hodgkin lymphomas and much more.
Download or order publications from Lymphoma Action
You can download (for free) or order many factsheets and leaflets about various aspects of living with cancer and its treatment.
Download or order publications from Macmillan Cancer Support
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Visit the Healthtalk.org website
There are organisations and support services in your local area that you can access. You can ask your specialist nurse or doctor for more information about cancer services near you.
The NHS website has a service that tells you about local information and support in England.
NHS Inform gives information about illness, treatments and NHS services for people in Scotland.
NHS 111 Wales gives health advice and information for people living in Wales.
The Northern Ireland Cancer Network (NICaN) website tells you where to find cancer information and support in Northern Ireland.
Last reviewed: 11 Jun 2024
Next review due: 11 Jun 2027
It can be hard to cope with a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. You might experience a range of emotions. There is support available to help you.
Your treatment depends on the type and stage of your NHL. Common treatments include chemotherapy, targeted and immunotherapy drugs, radiotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
After your treatment, you have regular follow up appointments. These are to check how you are and see whether you have any problems or worries.
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This section has been written, reviewed and updated by Cancer Research UK’s Patient Information Web Team. Thanks to the expert medical professionals and people affected by cancer who have helped to review this information.
Natalie Adams (Rarer Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist)
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