Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Outlook

Long-Term Complications of Treatments

Medical Problems. The radiation and chemotherapies used in treating NHL can have long-term effects on many organs in the body and can increase the risk for serious illnesses, including heart disease and certain cancers.

Negative Emotional Problems. Depression and anxiety are common in survivors, particularly those who suffer additional medical conditions. Many patients also suffer from fatigue and aches and pains, called somatic symptoms, which have no apparent physical basis. In one study, such symptoms were more highly associated with intensive chemotherapy. Women and people in lower social and economic groups are at higher risk for depression and somatic symptoms -- just as they are in the general population.

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