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Jane Fonda Diagnosed With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 84: ‘I Feel Very Lucky’

So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share. I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have started chemo treatments. This is a very treatable cancer. 80% of people survive, so I feel very lucky...

We also need to be talking much more not just about cures but about causes so we can eliminate them. For example, people need to know that fossil fuels cause cancer. So do pesticides, many of which are fossil fuel-based...

One thing it’s shown me already is the importance of community. Of growing and deepening one’s community so that we are not alone. And the cancer, along with my age --almost 85-- definitely teaches the importance of adapting to…

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Articles of Interest

New immune-based approaches stir hope in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

The introduction of antibody immunotherapy has changed the cancer treatment landscape, and its potential is only starting to be fully tapped. ADCs and bispecific antibodies have built on learnings from antibody science and offer hope to patients and physicians alike. These approaches may offer new treatment options in cancers like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common type of aggressive NHL. An estimated 40 percent of patients with this type of NHL relapse after initial treatment.

Jane Fonda Says She Has Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

While it’s unclear what kind Ms. Fonda has been diagnosed with, all types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are treatable and some patients even go into long remission. “It’s not a death sentence,” said Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer of the American Cancer Society.

Weedkiller 'raises risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by 41%'

A broad new scientific analysis of the cancer-causing potential of glyphosate herbicides, the most widely used weedkilling products in the world, has found that people with high exposures to the popular pesticides have a 41% increased risk of developing a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Does Monsanto’s Roundup cause cancer? Trial highlights the difficulty of proving a link

If it was simple to determine the cause of cancer in humans, scientists would do the right experiment and we’d know the answer pretty quickly. But it’s not simple.

Is that the good Hodgkin’s or the bad Hodgkin’s?

For those of you who are Curb Your Enthusiasm fans, you will know Hodgkin’s lymphoma as the “good Hodgkin’s”, because of its higher cure rate than non-Hodgkin’s.

My Experience With Lymphoma

Navigating the ups and downs of a life-changing diagnosis.

Living In-between

I have been a follicular lymphoma patient since 2008. One of the strangest things about this disease is the kind of “in-between-ness” that it can put some patients into. You’re not really cured, but you’re not really sick, either. (Terrilyn McCormick writes about this very well.) You learn to live with the uncertainty.

Lymphoma - Andy Whitfield's Biggest Battle

Despite his untimely death in 2012, actor Andy Whitfield is still very present. How? In the form of a upcoming documentary called "Be Here Now" which chronicles his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma types

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is divided into more than 30 types, classified based on the type of lymphocyte involved: B lymphocytes (B cells) or T lymphocytes (T cells). Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is further classified by other factors, including whether it is aggressive (fast-growing) or indolent (slow-growing).

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma side effects are a small price to pay for life

I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s diffuse B-cell lymphoma on Aug. 14, 2015, and since then, I have undergone three rounds of chemotherapy, 22 radiation treatments and an autologous stem cell transplant. Today, I show no evidence of disease, but the side effects from my treatment were and still are challenging. I’ve had everything from nausea, neuropathy and hair loss to chemobrain and hearing problems.

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma; a Bipartisan Affliction

If you have a lymph node or gland that is swollen and does not decrease in size in 1-2 weeks, consult your physician to determine if a biopsy is needed to see if it is a lymphoma (either Hodgkin’s disease or NHL). Since NHL can progress rapidly, earlier diagnosis can allow earlier treatment with less side effects and fewer metastases.

The Andy Whitfield Story, Be Here Now

An inspiring feature documentary and love story, about the overnight sensation, actor and international sex symbol, Andy Whitfield, who put the same determination and dedication that he brought to his lead role in “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” into fighting life-threatening cancer.

The Right Treatment at the Right Time: Double-Hit Lymphoma

He had no evidence of neurological deficit and was able to stand and walk without difficulty. The differential diagnosis of a mass in the lower spine includes metastatic disease from a distant site i.e. lung, etc. versus a primary tumor such as chordoma versus lymphoma. A needle biopsy confirmed B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).

Resources

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Isn't just one disease–it's actually a diverse group of blood cancers that all arise from lymphocytes (white blood cells that are part of the immune system).

Lymphoma Research Foundation

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, usually found in the lymph nodes. NHL is not a single disease but rather a group of several closely related cancers, called lymphoid neoplasms.

LymphomActivist's Blog

A blog to discuss the science of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and its causes.

My Fight with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

I’m writing to chronicle my fight against NHL so my friends and family can follow along, so I can always have a journal of my thoughts during this time, and perhaps so that I can provide other cancer patients with some insight into another patient’s fight against this crazy disease.

My Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Journey

My experience with mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma.

Tony's Cancer Page

The purpose of this page is to briefly report on my experience with Cancer (non-Hodgkins Lymphoma), which began in May of 1988. I hope that you will gain information, encouragement, and motivation.

American Cancer Society

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL, or sometimes just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in cells of the lymph system, which is part of the body's immune system.

Cancer Research UK

This section tells you about symptoms and causes of non Hodgkin's lymphoma, tests and treatment, living with non Hodgkin's lymphona, and current research.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis is life-changing. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), we’re here to help you and your loved ones make a more informed treatment decision. We encourage you to explore this area to learn more about the disease, what lies ahead and your treatment options.

CancerIndex

The site includes information that will be of interest to a spectrum of different users; including patients and their relatives, caregivers, health professionals, basic scientists, and others interested in cancer. For the readers convenience sites which are intended exclusively for health professionals are labelled as such.

MedicineNet

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Index.

MedlinePlus

For most patients, the cause of this cancer is unknown. However, lymphomas may develop in people with weakened immune systems. For example, the risk of lymphoma increases after an organ transplant or in people with HIV infection.

National Cancer Institute

Information about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy.