NH Lymphoma diagnosis today.

49M. I've heard today that I have Non Hodgkin Lymphoma. I dont yet know what stage or type, only that I must have had it for at least 2.5 years as that was the first time I went to doctor about a lump in groin. Has anyone here been through treatment?

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  • A warm welcome to Cancer Chat, tim52! 

    I am sorry to hear about your Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis. I hope that you find out more soon about the stage or type and if, in the meantime, you'd like to read reliable information about Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma you can find out more about it on this page.

    There have been quite a few members on our forum who have had a similar diagnosis and if you type in the keywords 'Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma' in our search function, you will be able to find other relevant threads from members who have had NHL and don't hesitate to respond to any you would like to engage with. For example, [@ShalomJackie]‍ posted here a few months ago about her diagnosis as well as [@Lynsey40]‍ who wrote this thread after being diagnosed with NHL. Feel free to respond to these members if you wish and I hope that you will hear from others here who have been through treatment for NHL and that they will be happy to share their treatment experience with you. 

    I hope everything goes well for you and that you find out more about your treatment plan soon. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 if there is anything you would like to ask them - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • A warm welcome to Cancer Chat, tim52! 

    I am sorry to hear about your Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis. I hope that you find out more soon about the stage or type and if, in the meantime, you'd like to read reliable information about Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma you can find out more about it on this page.

    There have been quite a few members on our forum who have had a similar diagnosis and if you type in the keywords 'Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma' in our search function, you will be able to find other relevant threads from members who have had NHL and don't hesitate to respond to any you would like to engage with. For example, [@ShalomJackie]‍ posted here a few months ago about her diagnosis as well as [@Lynsey40]‍ who wrote this thread after being diagnosed with NHL. Feel free to respond to these members if you wish and I hope that you will hear from others here who have been through treatment for NHL and that they will be happy to share their treatment experience with you. 

    I hope everything goes well for you and that you find out more about your treatment plan soon. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 if there is anything you would like to ask them - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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