These thoughts can lead to restlessness, lost productivity, and possibly physical illness. Since the causes of stress vary so widely it is nearly impossible to provide a pat answer on how to reduce it. But there are some sound ways to work through stress. Next to each stress cause try to write down what causes the stress. Once you have identified your current stresses and some idea of their cause, it comes down to organizing ones own coping strategy.
Many people find their own ways to cope.
Just as it is important to have a caregiver system when receiving treatment, it is important to have a support system into remission. Just as no one doubted your diagnosis no one should doubt your feelings of stress. Lymphoma is now known to cause lasting stress trauma in a percentage of survivors. This may not be known to all oncologists and medical staff because the number of people surviving lymphoma for long periods has only increased significantly in the last 30 years or so. This page is a work in progress - if you have more complete information, references, or other information please contact the author .