Support groups are an immeasurably useful way to do this, bringing together a variety of skills, including medical and legal knowledge. Support groups are offered locally in many areas by groups such as the American Cancer Society, the Wellness Community, or local hospitals. Telephone support groups are overseen by several of the nonprofit organizations dedicated to curing lymphoma. If you have a computer, support groups are also available on the Internet. Local, telephone, and Internet support groups have their advantages and disadvantages.
Many people use several.
Some people are very put off by the thought of talking to others in a support-group setting. Thirteen years ago, I was in the middle of treatment, I was depressed, angry, scared, and just about every other feeling you can think of. When my doctor mentioned the idea of a support group, I just blew the whole thing off. The way I was feeling, I figured the last thing I needed was to sit around and listen to a bunch of other people whine and cry about how bad they had it. My wife finally talked me into going to a support group sponsored by the Leukemia Society of America.