Question times

Here are selected question time articles from back issues of the Lymphoma Association’s newsletter written by experts in their field. Please contact the office (01296 619400) or the Helpline (08 08 808 5555) if you would like to receive a copy of the latest newsletter.

• What are T-cell lymphomas?
  September 2005
   
• What is lymphoedema?
  June 2005
   
• Can I have a massage?
  Revised June 2005
   
• What about using complementary alternative medicines?
  March 2005
   
• What is palliative care?
  December 2004
   
• What is the Lymphoma Trials Office?
  September 2004
   
• What does a lymphoma nurse specialist do?
  June 2004
   
• How does the pathologist make a diagnosis?
  March 2004
   
• What are growth factors?
  Revised January 2004

• I was successfully treated with radiotherapy some years ago - do I need check ups?
  December 2003

• I've just been diagnosed - how will I cope?
  September 2003
   
• How do I seek a second opinion?
  Revised May 2003
   
• What is shingles?
  March 2003
   
• What is a central line?
  Revised March 2003
   
• What is the difference between remission and cure?
  Revised March 2003
   
• What is chemotherapy-induced neuropathy?
  Revised June 2005
   
• I'm going home after high dose treatment - what now?
  September 2002
   
• What happens if my treatment gets delayed?
  June 2002
   
• What is the difference between lymphoma and leukaemia?
  December 2001
   
• How do I find the best place for treatment?
  September 2001
   
• What precautions should I take before I go abroad?
  Revised March 2005

• How do I decide to take part in a clinical trial?
  March 2001
   

• How do I look after myself during chemotherapy?
  March 2000
   

• What can I expect with regard to follow up tests?
  September 1999
   

• What long term effects can I expect from chemotherapy and radiotherapy?
  June 1999