Just diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma - how do I cope with the shock?

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be incredibly overwhelming, especially when it involves a rare type like mantle cell lymphoma, and feeling shocked is a completely natural response. This community has many members who have walked similar paths and understand the flood of emotions and uncertainty that comes with a new diagnosis - sharing here when you're ready can provide valuable support and insights from others who truly understand what you're going through.

Thank you

Sending you prayers and best wishes

I have Mantel Cell Lymphoma also. It is in my bone marrow. It’s been 4 years since my diagnosis. Has not spread beyond 2 lymph nodes in the past 4 years. Good luck with your treatment and may God bless you.

I also have Mantel cell lymphoma, it is in my bones also. Diagnosed 2 years ago and in the wait till symptoms progress before chemo. Hang in there, lead your best life, only positive vibes sent your way.

I was confirmed with Mantel Cell in july 2020. Went through mild chemo (Bend and Ritux) and three years of maintinance ritux. MRD negative and enjoyimg life. Everyone is different but there is hope witth all the new treatments over the last decade. It is a shock. My only advice, i was so worried about the physical (which was pretty uneventful) and forgot about the mental part. That was by far the most difficult. I did not get over the 1-2 year life expectany when i googled six years ago. The data was old but i had no idea how old the relative data was. The best to you and your family. Its an ordeal to go through.

Sending you healing energy and light to give you the strength you need to fight this! ❤️

I have MCL as well. Diagnosed in March thru the 2nd cycle. Minimal side effects. Feeling good. You can get thru this.

Just a side note on the bone marrow test. They do that to determine if it’s stage 3 or 4. When I discussed this w my oncologist the decision was to not do the test because the treatment is the same and the test is invasive and painful.