Hi @darshsingh1 Having cancer and going through treatments is difficult at any time in our lives. But this is certainly a blow to a young person of 21 in the prime of their life. The good news is that this usually responds well to treatments and if all goes according to plan, you’ll be able to have a productive life ahead.
But right now chemo treatments intended to rid your body of cancer cells will also take a toll on your body. Cancer cells are rapidly dividing cells. Chemo targets these rapidly dividing cells, destroying them. However, your body also has other rapidly dividing cells such as your blood cells, cells in the lining of your mouth, stomach, intestines, hair follicles…these become impacted with chemo as well. So you may have some side effects such as extreme tiredness, possible nausea and hair loss. Appetite suffers too. Weight and muscle mass loss are not uncommon.

Chemo is generally given in monthly cycles. So by the middle of the cycle you’ll reach a very low ebb of energy as your blood cell numbers drop. Then they start regenerating and you might feel pretty good right before the next round of chemo.

To answer your question, yes, your body may become a little weaker with subsequent rounds of chemo. It may take longer between rounds for the body to recover. At least it did for me.

As you’re going through treatment, your immune system is also very compromised, meaning you’re more vulnerable to infections, colds, viruses, etc., so being in a public setting such a university does run risks of infection.

The most important thing you can do for the success of your treatments and recovery is to use this time to rest. I do know of some students who are taking college courses while under chemo. They were able to do much of the workload at home and their own pace. They discussed the situations with their professors and counselor to come up with a feasible plan. However, this really will depend on how you’re feeling.

We do have other members in the forum who also have/had Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and share their experiences in several discussion. Here is a link to one: (more can be found by typing in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in the upper search bar)
Any Survivors of NHL out there?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/any-survivors-of-non-hodgkins-lymphoma-out-there/

There is no shame in taking the time off. You need to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard. Sleep, eating healthy foods, getting enough protein and drinking plenty of water will help your body recharge between cycles.
Are you away from home while you’re getting treatment? Do you have family or friends nearby for support?