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While lymphoma itself can cause symptoms, many of the challenging effects that patients experience are indeed related to treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and newer therapies like CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy.

Common treatment-related side effects include
• Hair loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue Show Full Answer

While lymphoma itself can cause symptoms, many of the challenging effects that patients experience are indeed related to treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and newer therapies like CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy.

Common treatment-related side effects include:
• Hair loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue
• Brain fog ("chemo brain")
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Anemia Long-term effects from treatments may include:
• Risk of developing other cancers
• Infertility
• Heart disease
• Breathing problems
• Thyroid issues
• Increased risk of infections
• Chronic fatigue

It's important to discuss potential side effects with your healthcare team and consider palliative care options to help manage these symptoms and maintain quality of life during treatment.

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