Worrying is Not My Plan: Viviana’s Story

Join Alicia, Lizette and Edith as they speak with Viviana Onofre about her follicular lymphoma diagnosis that she received in November 2015. On this episode she describes minor signs that she noticed prior to being diagnosed, the importance of patients educating themselves about their diagnosis to help relieve anxiety, asking questions to better understand health insurance to avoid delays in treatment and how her diagnosis has helped her to shift perspective and embrace growth.

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Mentioned on this episode:

• Follicular lymphoma
• Treatment for indolent NHL subtypes
• Clinical trials
• Light The Night
• First Connection Program

Additional LLS Support Resources:

• LLS Community
• Information Specialists
• Free telephone/web patient programs
• Free booklets
• Financial support
• Online chats
• Caregiver support
• Support groups
• Advocacy

Support for this episode provided by Epizyme; Genentech; Karyopharm and Pharmacyclics/Janssen.

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