"How do I cope with a sudden lymphoma diagnosis at 53?"

I was diagnosed in Jan 2025 with Non Hodgkin's large B cell Lymphoma. Like you, it kind of came out of left field. I had never been seriously ill. I was hospitalized for a week since I had lost about 40 pounds. My oncologist said because it was so advanced, there was no cure, but it was very treatable. After 6 rounds of chemotherapy, numerous tests and many blood draws, I am now in remission. Don't give up hope & be positive. I found that the chemo made me very tired and fatigued. I was lucky since I never felt many side effects from it. My hair started coming out after the second round so I just trimmed it very short. Still working on getting back to normal - it takes time. My wife has been my rock. I just turned 78. Bless you and good luck.

Hi Jim! Ty so much for getting back to me and I am so happy for you that you are doing well and that you have your wife to help you through this because no one shud go through this alone! Yes mines came out of nowhere as well the fall may have saved my life! I will not give up I have 2 amazing children and 3 amazing grandchildren who are counting on me to survive! I get my good and bad days today is a good day who knows about tomorrow! I was told the cancer you and I have is def the good cancer if that makes sense! No one wants cancer but if we are to get it I was told this one is the one to get not only is it treatable but it is curable (remission) I am a big believer in the man upstairs our God! And I know you said that yr cancer is not curable yr doctors say however only God can make that decision! I hope you and I can stay intouch! I am new to this I don’t know much about this but I’m learning as I go and my biggest supporter is my daughter! Yesterday I felt like I was going to die but today I feel like I’m going to fight this disease I will not let it beat me I’m strong and I can do this I just need to stay in this mind set! Wich is hard! I don’t know all the results yet so I’m a bit confused where I stand however I will know by the 22nd what my plan will be and I will have a Better understanding on how to fight this kind of cancer! Again thank you for responding it means so much to me and please let’s keep in touch! I am writing a journal gathering all information bc when I beat this if I can help one person I will be happy! Stay strong we got this my friend 🙏

To me it's therapeutic to hear other's stories & how they have coped. People that understand how you feel. I've started physical therapy & am going to the gym. Trying to gain strength and endurance. Keep my wife in your prayers. We just found out she is going to have to have breast surgery for cancer. When it rains, it pours. Can't wait for this year to be over. 🤕 Hang in there.

Ok well I’m not gonna say sorry about ur wife bc she is going to be fine it hurts me when people say sorry to me so I’m gonna say ok well that’s something else we have to fight I was at the doctors the other day waiting to be called for my bone marrow and I heard a woman telling her doctor it’s 20 years now she is in remission from breast cancer a friend of mine it’s going on 30 years now she has been in remission my sons mother in law it’s like approx 10 years now she has been in remission that’s all I hear is remission remission remission and all from breast cancer so we got this! I’m here for you guys my number is 2674149230 if use ever want to talk and my prayers are with you as well as me 🙏 just another thing we have to fight and beat!

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Hi Daria I have Lymphoma also it was a mutation from Leukemia, I just got my fourth treatment of chemotherapy. I know your scared but try really hard to have a positive attitude it helps you get through it a little easier . Take care good luck Linda G.

Hi Linda Ty for reaching out I’m trying really hard to be positive but all I do is cry I’m crying as i type this I don’t know how to stop

Daria Rescigno I understand what you're going through and your right it can be scary. I agree with Patricia find something that will occupy your mind well going through Chemo. I had a great care team and I am sure you do too. My prayers are with you 🙏.

What you're experiencing right now - the shock, fear, and overwhelming emotions - is completely natural after receiving such unexpected news. It's encouraging that your oncologist described this as low grade and believes it may be contained to one area, as these factors can influence treatment outcomes. Getting a second opinion shows great advocacy for yourself, and having your daughter's support during this time is invaluable. Many people in this community have walked similar paths and found strength they didn't know they had, so please don't hesitate to connect with others here who truly understand what you're going through.