Hodgkin lymphoma: How can I help my friend?

Posted by sara96 @sara96, Jan 27 10:20am

Hi everybody
my friend is a 30 years old woman with relapsed Hodgkins lymphoma. Her first period of disease occurred in 5 years ago and the relapsed was 2 years ago.
After that her cardiac ejection fraction was decreased to 40% and now is 50%. And now she is in remission phase of her lymphoma but she is very aggressive about talking to her due to her checkup, her cardiac drug,...😥
I want to know is there any special food regimens or drug to prevention of the relapse?
I don't know how can I help her for her mood. Please help me.
She is very nervous about the relapse.
Thanks

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sara96 | @sara96 | Feb 11 8:48am

In reply to @colleenyoung "@sara96, I can see that you are very worried about your friend. You are a good..." + (show)

Hi my friend
Thanks alot for your recommendation. I'll try that.
Good luck 🌹

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 6 9:32pm

@sara96, I can see that you are very worried about your friend. You are a good friend. There are treatments available for relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma. Here's some information https://www.lymphoma.org/understanding-lymphoma/aboutlymphoma/hl/relapsedhl/

I think she is scared and that may be why she reacts agressively. Would it help to acknowledge your fear and her fear? Could you start simply, but saying "I know you're scared. I am too."? Then just listen first. Do you think that might work?