Hodgkin Lymphoma: Family & Relationships
Supportive System Resources
Caregivers and patients often take this journey of learning a new normal together. Supportive resources at the Dana-Farber Eleanor and Maxwell Blum Patient and Family Resource Center are available as tools to help patients and their families approach relationship changes through stages of survivorship. The Blum Resource Center provides online programs and workshops, a comprehensive digital library, as well as virtual programs with the goal of providing patients and family members with resources such as computer stations, copy/fax machines, charging stations, videos, CDs, private consultation rooms, and a lending library. Additionally, there are many ongoing support groups, seminars, and lectures that are conducted at the Dana-Farber Adult Survivorship Program, Young Adult Program, and Blum Resource Center, with most available virtually.
Sexual Health
Changes in how you feel about your body, intimacy, and sexuality commonly occur both during and after cancer treatment. Survivors who are not planning to have children but are sexually active and are still struggling with the after-effects of treatment, can see sexual health specialists at Dana-Farber. Fertility specialists can discuss concerns about having children, and what you can do. Fertility concerns should also be discussed with your doctor.
Changes in how you feel about your body, intimacy, and sexuality commonly occur both during and after cancer treatment. Survivors who are not planning to have children but are sexually active and are still struggling with the after-effects of treatment, can see sexual health specialists at Dana-Farber. Fertility specialists can discuss concerns about having children, and what you can do. Fertility concerns should also be discussed with your doctor.
Fertility among Survivors of Childhood Cancer with Dr. Lisa Diller
Family
Most people with Hodgkin Lymphoma and related cancers do not have a family history of it. Having risk within a family is uncommon, though additional cancer risks may be present. Please talk with your healthcare provider if you are concerned about cancer risk in your family. Talking to your children about cancer can be difficult, but there are resources to help foster the conversation.
Most people with Hodgkin Lymphoma and related cancers do not have a family history of it. Having risk within a family is uncommon, though additional cancer risks may be present. Please talk with your healthcare provider if you are concerned about cancer risk in your family. Talking to your children about cancer can be difficult, but there are resources to help foster the conversation.
Approaching Relationship Changes after Cancer Treatment with Dr. Ann Partridge
Additional Concerns When Treated for Hodgkin Lymphoma & Related Cancers in Childhood
Care for young survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma and related cancers is vitally important. There are additional concerns when children or young adults are treated for these cancers including long-term effects of treatment and psychosocial concerns. Secondary cancers, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and thyroid diseases, premature menopause, chronic fatigue, and psychosocial issues are more prevalent in survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma and related cancers.
Care for young survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma and related cancers is vitally important. There are additional concerns when children or young adults are treated for these cancers including long-term effects of treatment and psychosocial concerns. Secondary cancers, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and thyroid diseases, premature menopause, chronic fatigue, and psychosocial issues are more prevalent in survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma and related cancers.
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Special Considerations for Survivors of Childhood Cancer with Dr. Lisa Diller
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Risk for a Second Cancer among Survivors of Childhood Cancer with Dr. Lisa Diller
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Dana-Farber has resources available to help with specific needs and to promote wellness throughout adulthood through clinical, support, and educational resources:
- The Dana-Farber Adult Survivorship Program, part of the Perini Family Survivors' Center, offers specialized expertise and services including cardiologists, community resource specialists, endocrinologists, exercise consultants, gynecologists, nephrologists, nutrition and counseling, education and support, oncofertility, and sexual health programs. This program utilizes a personal approach to follow-up cancer surveillance, prevention, management of late and long-term effects, behavior modification, and coordination of care, also offering webinars and information on various types of cancers.
- The David B. Perini Jr. Quality of Life Clinic offers a full calendar of events in addition to support services highlighting Back-to-School support, patient and family resource centers, the Sibling Program, the Just for Teens Program, Parents Together, Hospital-to-Home Program, the Pediatric Resource Program, clinical support services, disability services and access, and spiritual support.
Resources for Survivors of Childhood Cancer with Dr. Lisa Diller
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