Psychosocial impact
More than
of patients reported some type of emotional impact attributable to their lymphoma diagnosis
The most prevalent concern was fear of progression or relapse
44% of respondents did not communicate their emotional difficulties to their healthcare team
Supportive care from the healthcare team most often consisted of:
- advice around eating a healthy diet / exercise / lifestyle changes
- referrals to patient organisations or other sources of support
However, 48% reported that no recommendations to help with worries or concerns were received in the last 6 months
