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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for October 2002

misdiagnosed
Hello out there, I have a very big problem I was hoping to find help with. I was diagnosed with Hodgkins stage 4B in 1990. I recieved Chemo & Radiation and was told I was in Remission. While on a routine checkup i was transporting my films and was looking at them in the bathroom. There was some written reports with them I…
My brother was just diagnosed October 22, 2002
My brother did not even know something was wrong. He went to a doctor 10/19/2002 to havea cyst removed from behind his ear. While the famly doctor was removing it, my brother told him a a stomach virus he had for two days- since then every time he ate, he would hurt in lower stomach. His doctor sent him over to the…
In remission 28 years!
Hi there, I am now 45 years old. I was diagnosed with Hodgkins at age 8, after a 10 year battle I beat it (with radiation). They tried some chemos at the time but honestly didn't know what worked. So needless to say I went through a lot of various treatments and testing. Would love to hear from others with similar…
nhl reoccurence
i have an instance of reoccurence of nhl w/back pain radi, got rid of that then a little leg paralisiys some tumors on the lower spinal nerves more radi it seems to be diong the job.
6 year Hodkins survivor!
Hi everyone! I am new to this chat stuff. I had hodkins at age 23, I went through 6-months of chemo & 5 weeks of radiation, the year of hell I call it! I still live in fear of it coming back, but I am trying to keep positive. This is the first time that I have wanted to openly talk about it with other cancer patients or…
Non-Hydgkins Lymphoma and HIV
Does anyone have any information or help with persons living with HIV and NHL.Would appricaite any information
Swollen fingers/hands
I wrapped up ABVD treatment (12!) in July. In August noticed that my fingers were swollen, and, when I exercise, both hands blow up like balloons. My doc says it's just a side effect and will diminish. Anyone else deal with this? How long did it take? Thanks. (P.S. Have first post-treatment CT next week. Keep your fingers…
NHL ~~low grade
Hi, I'm new here.I was diagnosed with low grade NHL in August,1998. I was so happy just before that diagnosis, because I was just about to celebrate my 9th year being breast cancer free. The news was devastating to say the least. I would like to chat with others who have NHL. I have survived once and I will survive again,…
almost done with chemo
Hi everybody, my names chris and i'm 24 from new york and have never done this support thing before. although i wish i had a long time ago. I've had 15 abvd treatments and next monday will be my last so yay for that. My dr. isnt sure if he wants to do radiation yet. And i don't know what to expect from it. Can anyone tell…
Insight sought
I'm doing research to assist my brother who has low grade, B cell, marginal zone type NHL. His is stage III, possibly IV. He has a bulky tumor in his abdomen and has received rituxan treatment but no chemo since he's asymptomatic. My questions: - Anyone with experience with fludarabine, mitaxantrone & rituxan? Comments? -…

Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

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