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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Archives for January 2003
Discussion List
Hello, anyone out there???
Hi, I'm 28 years old and was diagnosed with Indolent B-Cell NHL back in June 2000. I was relatively symptom free until last winter when my right lung filled with fluid. At that time I went through 6 rounds of chemo (CVP). I have been feeling better although can't help worrying about some sort of reoccurance. A lot of…
Chemo for bulky tumor
My brother has low-grade, b-cell lymphoma, marginal (monocytoid), small and mix-cleaved, stage III (probable stage iv). Also a very bulky tumor in the abdomen. He is asymptomatic. We've visited several oncologists/clinics. All recommend chemo but different regimens. None will commit to say which has greater efficacy, less…
Anyone else had lymphoma in the eye area?
I'm newly diagnosed with extranodal non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Mine is on the conjunctiva of my right eye. My doctor doesn't plan to do any more surgery than he already has - a biopsy - and I will have radiation treatments to zap the cancer. I've had a CT-scan, which showed no other signs of lymphoma anywhere else, and a bone…
NEW CANCER SURVIVOR'S NETWORK!
Hi everybody, my name is Connor. I am a cancer survivor of 5 years. Throughout these past 5 years I have been devoted to helping the cause for a cure. I have participated in the Penn State Dance Marathon, a year-long money raising event for kids with cancer, and other cancer related activities. Now, I am trying to start a…
Side Effects
I'm a health psychology graduate student researcher looking at cancer treatments. I was curious if anyone could attest to a phenomenon known as a "signal effect" where individuals undergoing cancer treatments view side effects as a signal that the treament is working. basically, has anyone had the experience that side…
Hello, New here and wonder what our future holds
Hello everyone. I want to first say that I am in awe of you all. I read your stories about your triumps and struggles and find them very inspiring. Congratulations to each of you for your success in beating this horrible thing, and I pray for you and others still going through that the rest of the treatment will be swift…