
Easy Read: Finding out you have lymphoma
This book covers what lymphoma is and how you might feel after finding out you have it.
Our series of four Easy Read books cover different aspects of life with lymphoma using large print, photos and pictures to explain what is happening. Use the links below to download a PDF of each booklet, or you can order copies free of charge from our online shop.
This book covers what lymphoma is and how you might feel after finding out you have it.
This book covers what watch and wait is, who might go on watch and wait and what happens at your check-ups with your doctors.
This book covers what treatment is, what chemotherapy, radiotherapy and stem cell transplants are, and what side effects you might get from treatment.
This book covers what happens after treatment, including check-ups and how to live well after treatment.
To order free printed copies of our lymphoma resources please visit our online shop.
It can be difficult to understand health information when it's not in a language or format which is best for you.
If English is not your first language and you'd prefer to speak to us in another language. You, or someone on your behalf, can call our helpline on
0808 808 5555 and ask to speak to us through the interpreting service, Language Line.
Did you know you can request our printed information in a larger font? Call 0808 808 5555 or email publications@lymphoma-action.org.uk to request our booklets or information sheets in a larger font.
You can also make text on your web browser larger, too. Go to the settings on your web browser and you should be able to change the font size. This will make the text larger on every website you visit.
We provide some information that has been translated or is presented in a large text format.
You might find it easier to watch videos about lymphoma rather than read about it. On our YouTube channel you can find a large selection of videos, including a range of personal stories and medical explainer videos from health professionals. All of our videos have subtitles.
Watch our videosThis video was developed for children but is useful for anyone who has a loved one or family member with Hodgkin lymphoma or a high-grade (fast-growing) non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It explains what lymphoma is, what treatment might mean and how this might impact upon day-to-day life.
You might like to watch this video with family members or friends.
This video was developed for children but is useful for anyone who has a loved one or family member with low-grade (slow growing) non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It explains what lymphoma is, what treatment might mean and how this might impact upon day-to-day life.
You might like to watch this video with family members or friends.