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October 2, 2025
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I haven’t even started treatment. Waiting on my surgery.

October 2, 2025
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There are three main reasons why you may be experiencing more aches and pains with lymphoma:

• The lymphoma itself can directly cause pain and aching when lymphocytes (white blood cells) become damaged and grow too quickly
• Side effects from lymphoma treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can cause pain by affecting Show Full Answer

There are three main reasons why you may be experiencing more aches and pains with lymphoma:

• The lymphoma itself can directly cause pain and aching when lymphocytes (white blood cells) become damaged and grow too quickly
• Side effects from lymphoma treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can cause pain by affecting healthy cells
• Underlying health conditions (comorbidities) that commonly occur alongside lymphoma may contribute to pain The good news is that up to 95% of cancer-related pain can be effectively treated. Many MyLymphomaTeam members have reported that their pain improved after starting treatment - some even experienced complete relief after just two cycles of chemotherapy. However, it's important to tell your healthcare team about any pain you're experiencing, as they can recommend appropriate pain management strategies or adjust your treatment plan if needed.

October 2, 2025

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