Anxiety and Depression Among Patients Diagnosed with Lymphoma A lymphoma diagnosis can bring up a complicated swirl of emotions: stress and anxiety regarding treatment or what the future holds in store, fear over loss of control or the unknown, sadness…
The Skin Itch You Can’t Ignore: Understanding Cutaneous Lymphoma *This article was written in collaboration with our partners at the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation. When most people think of blood cancers, such as lymphoma, they think of cancer that affects, as…
Health Technology: Tools to Empower Your Journey After much careful consideration, the Lymphoma Research Foundation has decided to sunset our Focus on Lymphoma mobile app. The app’s final date of service will be May 30, 2025. If you are an…
Addressing Health Disparities in Lymphoma Treatment and Care The National Cancer Institute (NCI) defines health disparities, also known as health inequities, as preventable differences in health outcomes that are linked to social, political, economic, and environmental disadvantages. Disparities can affect individuals…
Navigating Lymphoma as a College Student Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers to develop in adolescents and young adults (AYA) under the age of 25, meaning many AYA patients might receive a lymphoma diagnosis while in college. College…
Understanding Your Lymphoma Diagnosis: Making Sense of Over 100 Different Types Lymphoma is a cancer that affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps protect the body from infection. While lymphoma is the most common type of blood…
Care Partner vs. Caregiver: Why Language Matters in Lymphoma Support When a loved one is diagnosed with lymphoma, the individuals who support them play a crucial role in their journey. Historically, these individuals have been referred to as “caregivers,” but…
Second opinions can help a patient better understand their options and ultimately make the best decisions for their care. Lymphoma specialist, Loretta Nastoupil, MD discusses why seeking a second opinion can be a helpful tool for patients when making decisions about their care, while lymphoma survivor, Larry Simon, discusses why he ultimately chose to obtain a second opinion.
Lymphoma specialist Lisa Rimsza, MD (Mayo Clinic, Arizona) describes these tests in-depth and how they can help patients understand their lymphoma subtype and become their own best health advocate.
These days, a cellphone is much more than just a phone – it’s a photo album, a GPS, a stereo system, an encyclopedia, a computer, a gaming system, a suite of tools all in the palm of your hand. One of the many tools that can be accessed via mobile technology are apps intended to help manage your health, sometimes known as mobile health technology.
