With a rare cancer like mantle cell lymphoma, it’s unlikely that someone who is diagnosed will already know someone else who has the disease. It’s also unlikely that anyone in their circle of family and friends will know someone else who has the disease. The numbers just aren’t there. Fortunately, however, thanks to the power of the Internet, patients facing an MCL diagnosis can find others to talk to, to compare experiences with, to discuss treatment strategies, to offer a virtual hug, and more. Even if a patient has the best doctors and care partners in the world, connecting with others who have heard the words and felt the fear of a cancer diagnosis is a critical part of navigating this unfamiliar territory.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with MCL and not yet found your tribe, the following is a list of online communities to help you get started. Click the links, read the descriptions, and see if there are any communities that sound like they might be a good fit for you. This is not an exhaustive list. So if you find another community to join and think we should add it here, please email the information to mcl@patientpower.info.
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Online Resources
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Mailing List—Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Facebook Groups
Online Community for Patients and Families
For more information about the communities listed above, and for other resources, visit the Mantle Cell Lymphoma web page created and maintained by members of the ACOR MCL group. To sign up for Patient Power’s MCL e-newsletter, click here. And, for the latest news and updates, bookmark our Mantle Cell Lymphoma">Mantle Cell Lymphoma health center and check back often. We’re here to help you find the information and support you need, so you are equipped to make informed decisions about your health.
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