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Living with lymphoma can mean having limited energy, time, and bandwidth. You may find yourself needing to say "no" more often than you did before you were diagnosed with lymphoma. Do you have a tough time being direct with others about how you...

Many members of MyLymphomaTeam deal with aching joints and bone pain as common side effects of lymphoma treatment. “All my joints are aching,” said one member after receiving a Neulasta injection. Although joint pain often resolves weeks or months...

Anxiety and fear are common emotions for MyLymphomaTeam members living with lymphoma, whether they are going through diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or remission. Members worry about a range of issues including their prognosis, treatment side...

Fatigue and LymphomaExtreme, persistent fatigue is a common symptom among people with lymphoma. Fatigue can be caused by lymphoma itself. Fatigue can also be a side effect of treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Fatigue from cancer or...

Keeping promises to yourself is a way to focus on self-nurture. This could mean making a commitment to "you" time on a regular basis to tend to yourself. Keep a regular date with yourself to focus on whatever helps you feel calm and centered in...

Have you ever told a white lie to be kind, to protect the feelings of others, or maybe to simply avoid stigma? You're not alone.For some living with a chronic condition, telling a white lie can be a way to save one's strength. Sometimes it's...

Get the most out of MyLymphomaTeam by tailoring your own team!A team is a group of people that you feel most connected to on MyLymphomaTeam. You can stay updated on their posts, and as your team grows, you’ll notice more support from others and...

Saying "no" with grace and honesty can be challenging. Sometimes our fear of ending a conversation awkwardly or letting a friend or relative down can nudge us into saying "yes" to things that are difficult for us. When managing a chronic...

Hi, my name is Tim Woodside, and this is my story on how lymphoma has changed my life.It all started about five years ago when I was working for the local summer festival in my hometown. We were traveling all over the county gathering ideas and...

Have you ever put someone’s else’s needs ahead of your own? We all do it - we’re human, after all. There is a name for this generous tendency. Economists refer to this situation, when one person's well-being cannot be improved without making...