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Chatroom and forum
The chatroom and forum are coming soon. In the meantime, if you would like to get in touch with others who have been affected by lymphoma, please join our Facebook page.
Information and Support
Our services have been developed over many years to provide the information and emotional support that patients, their families and friends need.
Helpline
Our professional team of patient support officers are here to help. If you have questions about lymphoma or just need someone to talk to, please call our freephone number on 0808 808 5555 or e-mail information@lymphomas.org.uk
The Lymphoma Association is a member of The Helplines Association's Quality Standard.
What is Lymphoma?
Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, which forms part of the body’s immune system. There are more than 50 related cancers of the lymphatic system, although they are broadly categorised as either a Hodgkin lymphoma or a non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
It is estimated that more than 75,000 people in the UK are living with lymphoma and over 13,500 people are diagnosed with lymphoma every year. It is the most common blood cancer and the fifth most frequently diagnosed cancer overall.*
*Source: Cancer Research UK.
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