Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Support Group

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer arising from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells. It is so called because of its distinction from Hodgkin's disease, a particular subtype of lymphoma. It is in fact an overarching term of many different forms of lymphoma, each with individual characteristics. Most cases start with infiltration of lymph nodes, but specific...

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prayinglots 08/10/2014

My husband recently went through cancer which got me to the daily strength site. I am not a member of this group but wanted to share our family's success story. My brother is 49 and is a thirty year survivor of lymphoma. He went through chemo as he was attending college. It was a horrible time but he is doing fine now. Wanted to share this story of hope.

lexisgirl 08/10/2014

Thanks for sharing! I also finished my college degree while in chemo. It is tough but so rewarding. Congrats to your brother and healthy thoughts to your husband!

YvetteK 08/11/2014

Thank you for telling us your brother's story. Often we hear the bad, and not the good. It's important that we hear the success stories.

prayinglots 08/15/2014

Thanks. My husband is doing well also and we are feeling grateful.

zenaby 08/28/2014

Nice to hear the good stories. So awesome your brother is doing we well!!!

I am a 15 year survivor of NHL. I am grateful every day to be alive. The experience of struggling through NHL taught me about how precious life is and how important it is to savor each minute we have with those we love.

Rachbags 09/20/2014

nice to hear good news.

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