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4x nhl
is there anyone whose had similar: 83 chop w/ bleo 95 CVP 98 lym-node removed 01 autologus stem cell transplant
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T-cell
My peripheral T-cell lymphoma, diagnosed in October 2001, reoccurred one month after complete remission following CHOP treatment. I am now taking two rounds of ICE chemotherapy, to be followed by stem cell transplant. I am weighing whether to use my own stem cells or someone else's that would be a match. Has anyone had…
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Back Pain with Lymphoma
My have has experience some very severe back pain with Lymphoma. At times it almost makes her incapable of dealing with the smalles tasks. Who else may have experienced this and did your physician prescribe pain medication and if so what? Thanks everyone, Myron
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New and confused (response)
If three drs. have conferred that you have lymphoma--you need to formulate a plan of attack and get started. You can get info from the ACS also the Leukemia and lymphoma socity, and the LRFA. The LRFA has great books on treatment and new clinical trials. Since you are new to lymphoma, I would check into it and discuss…
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Itching like crazy
Hi, I've done 6 different regimes of chemo and immunotherapy and have had rashes each time. Chemo always stops them. Also, talk to the doctor--I used 2 prescriptions--one was periactin and I forget the other. Cortisone creams sometime help and Gold Bond over the counter gives some relief. Definitely work with a dr. I had…
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Hi, Im new and confused.
HI my name is Aly, Im 20 years old and live in Canada. Im not sure if this is the right place for me yet... I have Lupus and recently was told that my chest CT scan showed residual tissue in my mediatinum. Added to the fact that I have abnormally high wbc since November, and a blood smear showed abnormal lymphocytes. the…
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Finished treatment
Hi, I am new to the board. Just joined today. I am a 13 year survivor of large cell diffuse Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. I had chemo, radiation and finally a bone marrow transplant in May of 1990. PLT I know all the aches, pains, weakness and sickness. However, let me assure there is life after cancer. I am 62 years old now and…
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Itching like crazy.....HELP!
Hi, my father is in stage 3 of lymphoma. His major syptom when the cancer is active is terrible itchiness. He has tried many, manhy different medications, but none of them has helped. He's tried allergy medicines, bath remedies, and the many medicines prescribed by his doctors. Anyone have a suggestion?
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Looking for Information
I have thyroid cancer, my sister was just diagnosed with lymphoma, not sure what kind yet. I have pretty much dealt with my diagnosis, 1/98. But I am not sure of the logistics for lymphoma. I would appreciate any information that I can get. Thanks in advance
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Burkitt's Lymphoma
Hello, I'm new to CSN, and am exploring the site. I am 94 days post Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Stage 4 Burkitt's Lymphoma. I feel really pretty good these days, though I get tired and I'm still quite weak. My biggest challenge is gaining weight (at one point I was down 50 lbs.). I'd be happy to talk with anyone…
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Hyper C-VAD
Just curious if anyone has had this type of treatment? I am having it next week and curious as to what to expect.
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rituximab and bexxar
you guys should be getting pretargeted radioimmuntherapy with monoclonal Abs. It is the cutting edge-less toxic and works better than conventional treatment.
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mediastinal mass
Has anyone else had this type of large b-cell lymphoma. How have things gone for you?
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Waiting for final scans
I have finished Chop, Rituxan, and radiation and am now waiting to have the scans to tell if I am without cancer. Wondering what the next course might be if I am not and how to get back into "regular" life if I am.
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LYNPHOMA Non-Hodgkin of the nose NK/ T phenotype
URGENT REQUEST FOR HELP: My name is KUMI - I live in Hong Kong and am suffering from LYNPHOMA Non-Hodgkin of the nose NK/ T phenotype Can anyone provide me with information quickly on this kind of cancer? I need information on resolved cases. My email is: maukumi@cpcs.net Thank you for any assistance
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Large cell Lymphoma...finished treatment...but, ouch!
I am a 50 year old female athlete who completed 6 cycles of CHOP chemotherapy and 3 1/2 weeks of radiation for a lymphoma in my abdomen on March 13th...it is taking me longer than i like :) to get back to feeling good!...i have developed aches throughtout my body...and i feel "brittle"...am wondering if anyone else shares…
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Stem Cell Transplant Experience
Hello Everyone. I was diagnosed in late 98 with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After 8 cycles of CHOP, they decided to do a Autologous Stem Cell transplant. Unfortunately, after a year, my cancer had returned. Actually, now I have Hodgkins Disease. But if anyone is curious about or has to go through the transplant procedure and…
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done for a year
Hi, I've been done with chemo and radiation for a year now. Found a lump on my face shaving one morning. Had surgery, chemo, radiation. Not an expert on anything , but here to talk if i'm needed...Mongo
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Done the chemo,now radiation..
I am new to this site and am looking for other who are cancer patients like me. As you all know no one can imagine what we have gone through unless you have been there. I am looking for people to share my experiences with and emotions. Hope that is ok. I was diagnosed in Aug of last year while 8 months pregnant with my…
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chemotherapy side effects
Dear Kay, I am a physician who was diagnosed with follicular, Non-Hodgkins lymphoma about 2 years ago. I too have gone through the CHOP chemotherapy and all the horofic side effects that accompany these treatments. In fact after my very first treatment I became so ill with nausea and vomiting for nearly 72 hours that I…
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New to board, but have ?
I'm not new to my Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (about a year and a half). Just new to to site. I have finished my radiation for a growth on my back, and undergone treatment for the lymphocites in my stomach, so everything should be great right?!? I am having trouble setting up my appointment for my review EDG. In addition to just…
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Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hey everyone. I was diagnosed when I was 27, wife and mother of 2 (ages 1 1/2 and 3). My cancer was non-hodgkin's lymphoma. I had a large mass in my lower leg bone. I went through 6 rounds of chemo and had 20 radiation treatments. I had some side effects from treatment but happily I was never sick. It has been 4 years this…
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fatigue after radiation
if anyone still had fatigue 2 yrs after radiation for hodgkins please let me know,
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EFFECTS OF CHEMO
I AM 32YRS OLD AND A SURVIVOR OF TESTICULAR AND LYMPH NODE CANCER.MY BATHROOM CLOSET IS FULL OF COMPAZINE MEGACE ETC ETC YOU NAME IT IGOT IT ON THE SHELF.THE SICKNESS FROM THE CHEMO IS UNDESCRIBABLE ,NONE OF THE MEDICATION IN PILL FORM WORKED FOR ME . IFOUND THAT COMPAZINE AND [KYTREL]THROUGH AN IV WORKED IN THE HOSPITAL…
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Newly diagnosed
Just found out I have lymphoma,do staging ext week.I'm a nurse but being on this end is totally different.Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated..
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CNS lymphoma
My mother has been diagnosed with CNS lymphoma. I am really interested in talking with someone who has this type of cancer. Please e-mail me at dnslmodro@stargate.net
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Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
My 23 year old daughters has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, small cell, non-cleaved, stage III-B. She is currently in Round II of chemotherapy and is having a very difficult time with the nausea, etc. The chemo is very intensive and she starts a new phase every 21 days. She needs 8 rounds and there are 2 phases…
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effects of chemo
I was diagnosed with Anaplastic Lymphoma in Aug,2000. I will have my 2nd round of chemo on Mon, Oct 30. I have vomited quite a few times, and have lost tons of wt. I am a male,64 yrs old, avid jogger for 30 yrs,5'9", and now only weigh 120 lbs-used to be 155 earlier this year. I'm taking Compazine, which helps sometime,…
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chemo induced early menopause?
Hi, my name is Dawn and I am new here. I am 35 and have been battling HD since '95. Have had ABVD, MOPP, ICE, Gemzar, radiation, my own stem cell transplant and most recently a donor BMT. All of the treatments have put me into early menopause. How do you deal with that? Do you have any symptoms? What HRT, if any, should I…
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Where is everyone?
Hi: I hope by the lack of posts lately means everyone is doing well. Lia