Follicular Lymphoma

Living with follicular lymphoma, I challenge common misconceptions about cancer, highlighting the unique and varied experiences of patients with cancer.

My annual scan showed no cancer recurrence, but revealed some minor issues related to aging and potential fibroids, requiring monitoring and follow-up.

Despite being declared cancer-free after initial treatment, I grapple with survivor's guilt, questioning why my lymphoma responded to therapy while others did not.

When I started receiving treatment for follicular lymphoma, I wasn’t sure what to expect regarding treatment — and a lot of things were unexpected.

I’ve heard that trauma doesn’t make people stronger, and I’ve found that after cancer, I’m not the same person that I was before.

Even if care teams have all of your information on their end, advocating for yourself is still necessary during cancer treatment.

Whenever I get sick, I experience a few side effects that usually go away, but unexplained weight loss becomes a problem for me.

Recently, I met a fellow cancer survivor but after talking with her about cancer, I realized she had a different perspective than I did.

Monjuvi, Revlimid and Rituxan improved progression-free survival among adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, topline research showed.

The militaristic terminology of “fighting a disease” does not sit well with me. After being diagnosed, I wasn’t fighting. I was reacting.

When I started experiencing symptoms of an infection, I was worried that my follicular lymphoma had returned.

Having a check-up appointment without receiving any type of scan is good, but also scares me.

“Everything happens for a reason,” is among some of the unhelpful things you can say to someone with cancer.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Epkinly, a bispecific T-cell engager, for certain patients with follicular lymphoma.

When I came across an article with advice written by an oncologist for patients, I thought about his advice carefully.

As someone with follicular lymphoma, I joined a cancer advocacy group, but it wasn't what I was expecting.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Breyanzi for patients with pretreated, relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

When people try to cheer me up when I feel a certain way towards my cancer, it makes me feel like my feelings aren't valid.

I reflected upon my last great trip with my husband and the moment my wait and watch approach ended for my follicular lymphoma.

It was disconcerting to me when my oncologist was unsure about the treatment he was giving me and knew what the next would be without giving the first a chance.

For the Jewish New Year, I had no more signs of lymphoma.

Even the difficult experiences that we share, like the emotional and physical discomfort that comes with a cancer scan, can be a little easier when we know someone else has been through them, too.

Treatment with Brukinsa and Gazyva poses a new option for certain patients with follicular lymphoma, with tolerable side effects, an expert told CURE®.

I've learned that there are many differing perspectives when it comes to treatment for cancer, especially from patients to researchers.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Brukinsa plus Gazyva for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have undergone two or more prior lines of therapy.

When I told my friends I started feeling better during cancer treatment, they were all so confused.

Having all of these screenings for cancer terrifies me, even though they could be almost certainly nothing.

Whenever I experience a new ache or patch of itchy skin, I immediately think it's a health issue — or a recurrence.

Researchers reported long-lasting responses and no new safety concerns in patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma during the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Please don’t tell me I have the “good” kind of cancer or comment on how much weight I’ve lost.