WHAT HAPPENS AFTER TREATMENT FOR NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA?
Regular follow-up exams are very important for anyone who has been treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Most relapses occur in the first 2 years after therapy. Generally, checkups include a careful physical exam, x-rays, blood tests, and other laboratory tests. Patients should follow their doctor’s recommendations on health care and checkups. Having regular checkups allows problems to be detected and treated promptly should they arise. When people have cancer, life can change for them and for the people who care about them. These changes in daily life can be difficult to handle. It is natural for a person with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma to have many different and sometimes confusing emotions. At times, patients and family members may be depressed, angry, or frightened. At other times, feelings may vary from hope to despair or from courage to fear. Patients usually are better able to cope with their emotions if they can talk openly about their illness and their feelings with family members a
