1. Supporting people affected by lymphatic cancer
Jane Chalk
Volunteer Ambassador for Surrey

2. Currently the fifth most common cancer in the UK
About lymphoma
Currently the fifth most common cancer in the UK
There are over 60 different types of lymphoma
Supporting people affected by lymphatic cancer

3. The Lymphoma Association
A national, registered charity established in 1986 to support anyone affected by lymphatic cancer
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer

4. Four main areas of work Information and support Raising awareness
- Supporting people
affected by lymphoma
- Working with health
professionals and other
organisations
Supporting people affected by lymphatic cancer

5. Providing information and emotional support
Helpline
Providing information and emotional support
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer

6. ‘I found that as my illness progressed I had more and more questions
‘I found that as my illness progressed I had more and more questions. I used the Lymphoma Association helpline from the day after my diagnosis until after my stem cell transplant, and found their support and information invaluable.’
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer

7. Buddy scheme – over 140 buddies covering a wide range of situations
Enables people with lymphoma to talk to someone who has had a similar experience
Buddies receive training and support ‘
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer

8. However supportive your friends and family are, sometimes it is a comfort to be able to talk to someone you do not know’ - Kay, buddy.

9. 40 local groups bringing together people affected by lymphoma
Support Groups
40 local groups bringing together people affected by lymphoma
Offering support and information
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer

10. ‘Through the support group I have made some very good friends
‘Through the support group I have made some very good friends. There were times when the group kept me going.’ Rachel

11. Website: www.lymphomas.org.uk
‘It has helped me so much to discuss things with someone who really knows what it’s like’– Linda, website user.
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer

12. Magazine News, information and comment
Latest research and medical opinion
Personal experience
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer

13. Raising Awareness
With the public…through an annual awareness week every September
With GPs…..through our online training course developed with the RCGP
Supporting people
affected by lymphatic cancer