Got the results

Chris17
Chris17 Member Posts: 175
in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1

Saw the doc yesterday, seems that there are a total of 3 areas involved now, she ordered a PET to see if there are more that didnt show up on the CAT scan, she told me that i have 2 options now, rads and chemo like i had the first time which will hand my behind to me again. The rads have a chance of causing raditation pnuemonia, due to the tumors being so close to my lung, i think i may go with the chemo, i know what to expect with chemo and be prepared if that makes sense. With rads im going into the twilight zone so to speak. Will have to get a biopsy of the tumors with a procedure similiar to a bronchoscopy, but will be done thru the esophagus instead, which i am not looking forward to. The bone biopsy is a cake walk compared to the other. Well thats all i have for now, will post when i have results from PET scan.

 

                                 Chris

 

 

 

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  • Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 Member Posts: 3,812 Member
    #2
    Sorry

    Dang Chris, very sorry.

    I guess the most we can hope for at this point is that the chemo is fully successful this time. I have read a lot of accounts here in which people got permanent remission on the second or third go round.  I hope some chime in for you .

    max

  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #3
    Hi Chris

    Chris, I like Max hope the chemo will do the job for you this time.  Please keep us updated and come here anytime to talk.

    Good luck and huge hugs,

    Jim

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  • illead
    illead Member Posts: 884 Member
    #4
    jimwins said:

    Hi Chris

    Chris, I like Max hope the chemo will do the job for you this time.  Please keep us updated and come here anytime to talk.

    Good luck and huge hugs,

    Jim

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    So sorry

    I'm just glad you have a good support. I know this is difficult for you both.  You know we're all here and hoping for the best.  I keep praying for the researchers, their progress is a big hope.  Also check out Ibrutinib, not sure your type but it is in trials for all relapsed B types and supposedly being released for certain cases.

    Becky

  • coachmike
    coachmike Member Posts: 155
    #5
    So sorry to hear this chris.

    So sorry to hear this chris. Im sure that you will choose the best option and will beat the crap outta this stupid cancer

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