Daily Living

Cancer can both impact our daily living practices, as well as encourage us to make changes to how we live on a daily basis. This section is a collection of articles and resources that relate to day-to-day living with the disease. Be sure to talk with your physician before making changes.

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABOUT CUTANEOUS LYMPHOMA

A question that often arises when newly diagnosed patients call the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation is: “What and how should I tell my friends and family?” There is no One-Size-Fits-All answer to this. Social worker, Leora Lowenthal offers some guidelines that allow each reader to come up with their own best solution.

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

Empowered patients are those who become active members of their healthcare team. Obtaining and keeping copies of your medical records and lab results is good advice for any person receiving medical attention.

Living With Cutaneous Lymphoma...Yes, Living!

You've been diagnosed with cutaneous lymphoma, is it possible to still have a full and rewarding life?
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LIVING WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF CUTANEOUS LYMPHOMA

You have cancer. Those three words can unleash a riptide of emotions, from disbelief to anger to sadness to fear. All those emotions and more are normal and can be allayed by asking questions, gaining information, and talking with individuals who have either experienced the disease or understand its normal course of action.
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Sexuality

Being intimate can be challenging when you have cutaneous lymphoma.
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Fertility

Even if you aren’t currently thinking about having a family, aspects of family planning often need to be considered when choosing a therapy for your cutaneous lymphoma.