Will balance problems from chemo improve after lymphoma treatment?

Congratulations on reaching remission! Balance issues can be a challenging side effect of chemotherapy, and it's completely understandable to feel concerned about recovery. Many people in this community have experienced similar effects from treatment, and while recovery timelines vary from person to person, there are often ways to work with healthcare teams on rehabilitation strategies that may help improve balance over time.

Physical therapy will do wonders, put as much effort as you can. Stay positive and strong. If you are a person of faith, trust the Lord.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 non hodgkins lymphoma. I had lost almost 40 pounds. I'm 6'5" & was down to 179 pounds. I was in bad(. shape. I was in the hospital for a week and had my 1st chemo there. Amazingly I felt better the next day. Chemo made me feel extremely fatigued. I've been in remission for 1 year now. I still get tired quickly. But it's improving a little bit at a time. My balance was also bad. I went to physical therapy to try to improve it. It really helped. At the end of the month I'm going to start a cancer wellness program offered by Providence St Jude Crosson Cancer center with my wife. She had breast cancer surgery right after I found out I was in remission. She's doing well. Your energy comes back bit by bit. Don't give up. Keep moving - exercise. I used a cane and I'm trying to go without now. Hang in there.

I would like to sync all of their comments. It gives me great encouragement to keep on with physical therapy in my face in the Lord again I would like to thank all for their encouragement.

Balance issues after chemo are real! I do some balance exercises everyday and that helps. In fact, I just hiked 7 miles in the James Peak Wilderness today! If I can do it, anyone can do it !

I also had B Cell Lymphoma and finished Chemo April last year. Currently in remission and was really weak. I’m still experiencing some side effects and balance is still an issue but it’s slowly getting better. I signed up for strength fitness class through community education programs for seniors that work on balance, weights to build up muscle strength, etc. (3 times/week) Another issue is memory and I’m hopeful it will get better but I’m alive and trying to stay positive!