Surviving Lymphoma: Early Detection Is An Important Factor

Lymphoma is a life-threatening disease, but is very treatable in most cases. The 5-year survival for patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is 71% and the 5-year survival rate for patients diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma is 86%.

This number is an average and varies widely depending on variables including the age of a patient, the stage of the disease (i.e., how far it has advanced), the patient's overall health and socioeconomic status. Generally speaking, however, lymphoma treatment and survival rates are improving.

As with any cancer, early detection of lymphoma is the single most important factor in a successful outcome.

After the Diagnosis

Following diagnosis, there are multiple treatment options and significant consultations and even experimentation might be required to find the best treatment for a given patient.

A positive mental outlook is also important as depression can interfere with a lymphoma patient's ability to respond to and recover from treatment. Depression will decrease an individual's motivation to follow through with therapy, medication, and other patient-dependent aspects of recovery.

LymphomaInfo.net offers many pages that lead the way to a better understanding of lymphoma detection, symptoms and treatment. Whether you have been recently diagnosed with lymphoma or have completed treatment, we connect you with other patients and survivors of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Whether you need general information or are looking for specific products such as medical ID bracelets, a community to provide information and support should be seen as an essential component of any recovery effort.

Lymphoma Survivor Support and Issues

• Recurrence Fear
• Stress/PTSD
• Checkup Anxiety
• Sex & Sterility
• Post Cancer Fatigue
• Late Effects
• Secondary Cancers
• Hair Loss
• After Cancer
• Lymphedema

Source: Healthline, MedicineNet
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