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Being told you have lymphoma and then told to wait can be hard to make sense of. ShareWell has free online support groups for people living with serious illness, where others understand how unsettling that can be.
Understanding lymphoma
Lymphoma covers many different cancers of the lymphatic system. Some people start treatment right away, while others with slow-growing types are asked to watch and wait, which means living with a cancer diagnosis and no treatment for now.
How peer support helps with lymphoma
Peer support can help with lymphoma because watch and wait is hard to explain to people who expect cancer to be treated at once. A group offers understanding through the waiting, the treatment and the uncertainty after remission.
What lymphoma groups often cover
- Living with cancer while on watch and wait
- Explaining your situation to family and employers
- Feeling tired and unlike yourself after treatment
- Trusting your body again in remission
ShareWell groups are peer support and do not give medical advice, so please keep working with your care team on anything about diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Who these groups may help
- People with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- People on watch and wait
- Young adults diagnosed in the middle of building a life
Related topics
These topics often connect with lymphoma and may offer another helpful angle, language, or support space.
Frequently asked questions
Do you run a lymphoma support group?
I am on watch and wait. Do I belong in a group?
Can I keep attending after remission?
Where can I find medical information about lymphoma?
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