Living with Burkitt lymphoma

• Read our information about what happens now, or order our free booklet.
• Sign up for weekly support emails for practical tips and advice from other people with blood cancer.
• We have lots of information for family and friends about how they can support you while looking after themselves.

Whether you've just been diagnosed, are going through treatment or are in remission, there are practical things you can do to help look after your health. We have information to help:

• Eating well – information about eating healthily and tips to help with common eating problems.
• Keeping active – advice on exercise for people with blood cancer, with videos from a cancer exercise specialist.
• Fatigue – many people with blood cancer experience extreme tiredness (fatigue). Read about the causes and things that can help.
• Blood cancer and blood cancer treatment can make you more at risk from infections like viruses and bacteria. Get a free infection alert card for guidance about what to look out for and what to do if you think you have an infection.

Finding out you have Burkitt lymphoma can have a big emotional impact. It's important to know that however you're feeling right now, support is available.

We have more information about how to get support for your mental health.

You can also talk to other people with blood cancer on our online community forum.

After a diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma, you might be worried about money or your rights at work.

Cancer is classed as a disability even if you are not having treatment. So you have rights under disability laws.

You may also be entitled to financial support such as benefits.

For more information about the support available, read our information about money and work.