I had Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (mantle cell) twice, the first time 15 years ago. It was very advanced & I was expected to die.  I had radiotherapy on tumours round my head but only palliative chemotherapy, . The treatment worked like magic & somehow all the tumours just disappeared. No one said I was cured.  I was left wondering what would happen next. Nothing happened!

Fourteen years later I found a small tumour in the top of my leg.  It was the same NHL & was wiped out by radiotherapy. I do wonder whether it will come back again but I have regular check-ups & know what to look for so I don't worry about it. I know it can be cured & quite easily.

I was very low at times when I had NHL the first time but wasn't treated for depression.  I saw a counsellor. He told me about survivors who'd had cancers several times which encouraged me & he let me talk about my concerns.I found it very useful. I was referred to the counsellor by the hospital, not a GP. I had a Macmillan nurse who was very helpful in many ways. I now think it's helpful to talk about it but it's wise to see knowledgeable people, experienced & professional. 

I hope that's of interest to you

I had Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (mantle cell) twice, the first time 15 years ago. It was very advanced & I was expected to die.  I had radiotherapy on tumours round my head but only palliative chemotherapy, . The treatment worked like magic & somehow all the tumours just disappeared. No one said I was cured.  I was left wondering what would happen next. Nothing happened!

Fourteen years later I found a small tumour in the top of my leg.  It was the same NHL & was wiped out by radiotherapy. I do wonder whether it will come back again but I have regular check-ups & know what to look for so I don't worry about it. I know it can be cured & quite easily.

I was very low at times when I had NHL the first time but wasn't treated for depression.  I saw a counsellor. He told me about survivors who'd had cancers several times which encouraged me & he let me talk about my concerns.I found it very useful. I was referred to the counsellor by the hospital, not a GP. I had a Macmillan nurse who was very helpful in many ways. I now think it's helpful to talk about it but it's wise to see knowledgeable people, experienced & professional. 

I hope that's of interest to you