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REVLIMID is a prescription medicine used to treat people with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) when the disease comes back or becomes worse after treatment with two prior medicines, one of which included bortezomib. MCL is a cancer of a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes that are in the lymph nodes.
REVLIMID should not be used to treat people who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) unless they are participants in a controlled clinical trial. It is not known if REVLIMID is safe and effective in children.
If you are caring for someone with mantle cell lymphoma, you may have questions about treatment and how to best meet the patient’s needs.
A caregiver is one of the most important members of the treatment team. What you do can have a positive impact on a patient’s treatment. Learn more about how you can help.
A caregiver is someone who provides emotional and/or physical support to someone going through an illness. There are different types of caregivers, including:
By supporting a friend or family member receiving REVLIMID, you can help him or her through their treatment. Below are some useful tips on being a caregiver.
Finding out that mantle cell lymphoma has not responded to treatment or has come back again may be particularly stressful for patients. They might not know how to talk about it, and it may be hard to know exactly what kind of emotional support they need.
Balancing the patient’s needs with your other responsibilities can be challenging. If you can, make the most of your time with the doctor or nurse by coming to the office prepared.
Things you should bring to the doctor’s office include:
As a caregiver, you are involved in a patient’s medical care, making it important to work together with the treatment team. Some questions you may want to ask about the practice are:
You may have specific questions for the treatment team at any point in a patient’s treatment. It’s important that you feel confident reaching out when you need information. Some things you might want to learn more about are:
Caregivers may be so focused on caring for someone else that they sometimes forget about their own needs. It’s important for you and the patient you’re caring for that you take care of yourself, too. Read on for some tips.
Taking care of yourself can make it easier to take care of someone else. It’s important for you to stay healthy and positive so you can do your best job as a caregiver. Here are some things you can do to take care of yourself:
Take breaks to walk outside, watch television, read, or engage in a hobby
Balance your schedule with that of the patient’s by listing the tasks you need to do each day in a planner or calendar
Be open and honest with others about your emotions, and/or join a caregiver support group
To stay healthy, make sure to visit your doctor for routine checkups; be aware of depression or other
Eat a balanced diet, get regular exercise, and get 8 hours of sleep a night
Finding out that mantle cell lymphoma has not responded to treatment or has come back again may be particularly stressful for patients. They might not know how to talk about it, and it may be hard to know exactly what kind of emotional support they need.