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am worried about nothing 😣

September 28
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

This is very common I would say. I’m only guessing but it seems that you are going to be aware of the possibility. I had the confirmation of this from my doctor, of all people. He said it is going to happen it’s just a matter of time… I guess I will see. I’m not impressed with the doctor and his opinion to be honest. I don’t think we should worry about talking about it but we do because it’s not like they are going to understand that feeling. I would personally suggest you talk to a counselor or something. Then you can talk about everything and be honest and comfortable. I have started this process with a therapist who is very supportive and helpful in my situation with anxiety over all of this. As she said in my first session it’s not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. It’s being brave. I was not in favor of this one bit but I am sure glad I did. It’s been so helpful and informative, I had said how would they know how I feel about living with this and she doesn’t know but she knows how to make me feel better about it and respects it so much. I am brave. I’m also grateful for her.
Hang in there Donna I know it’s hard but you have all of us here and we will always support you.

September 28
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

As years go by your chances of any thing to come back get better!! 👍If I have to see a Dr give blood get a pet scan to be told you are doing great, I can get used to the

September 28
MyLymphomaTeam

Fear of lymphoma coming back is incredibly common — and it's absolutely not "nothing." Many people living with lymphoma carry this fear quietly, especially after treatment ends. Those feelings are completely valid.

One MyLymphomaTeam member put it powerfully: "Perhaps the only thing more earth-shattering than hearing you Show Full Answer

Fear of lymphoma coming back is incredibly common — and it's absolutely not "nothing." Many people living with lymphoma carry this fear quietly, especially after treatment ends. Those feelings are completely valid.

One MyLymphomaTeam member put it powerfully: "Perhaps the only thing more earth-shattering than hearing you have cancer is hearing that your cancer has recurred." So you are definitely not alone in feeling this way. It's also worth knowing that research shows fear of recurrence can ease when your medical team shares statistics about curability with you — so it may be worth bringing this up at your next appointment.

For managing the fear day-to-day, some approaches that help include:

- Meditation or mindfulness to stay grounded in the present
- Exercise to lift mood and reduce stress
- Therapy or counseling — a safe space where you won't feel like a burden to anyone
- Anti-anxiety medication if recommended by your doctor

You don't have to carry this alone, and reaching out to a professional is a sign of strength, not weakness. 💙

September 28
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

It's so common the best results you can here every 6 months is good, no cancer in your body. That is the world we live in and it took me awhile to understand your cured instead remission is a great place to be in life!!!

September 28

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