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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for March 2004

Larry: 1 Lymphoma: 0
So far so good! I'm about 3 months off of the last of my treatments and I feel great! My energy level isn't quite as enthusiastic, but I'm hoping it gets back there. It has improved quite a bit in the past two months. I used to walk 1 mile at a 20 min/mile pace and be tired. Now I can do 3 at almost a 15 minute pace! So…
Newly Diagnosed with Hodgkin's...
My 30 yr old daughter is new for hodgkins. We are still in the staging process and would like to know what to expect. How long does it take for the chemo to make her sick? How long before she loses her hair? If she does. She is afraid but being brave, I am doing anything i can to help her. Any suggestions would be…
NHL - Idiotype Vaccine Study
I was diagnosed Nov 2002 and am currently in watch & wait. I have been recommended to go into the Idiotype Vaccine Study. I have B Cell, Level III, Stage 4, and many lymph nodes with bone marrow involvement. I am 48 years old. I will be getting 6 months of CVP Chemo every 3 weeks, then a 6 month rest period. If all is…
Severe Side Affects
I had 6 1/2 months of ABVD treatments and 4 weeks of radiation. First I was in stage 2b but after chemo I found out that I had two other growths that grew then died during chemo. I had all the side affects, neasea, short term memory loss, tiredness, loss of strength plus tons of others. I loss my job as an accountant six…
The Workplace
I would like to know about anyone's experience with having cancer and the workplace. I just started a new job and I don't feel as though I should tell them about having cancer because I have finished my chemotheraphy and have some radiation to go. I think that it will have a negative effect rather than a positive effect.…
so worried about my dad
my dad is going to have his 7th chemo treatment of ABVD. He does not go out and goes from the bed to his recliner, he says he has no energy to do anything. My mom says he is feeling depressed too. Is this a common thing will he get worse or does it stay the same. My mom is so upset to see him this way. He is taking Xanex…
When will I relapse!!!!!
Diagnosed January 2003, follicular NHL Grade IV (in marrow). 6 courses of Chemo (Rituxan, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine). I've been in remission since July 2003; still constantly tired, no energy. Feel like I have this HUGE hammer over my head waiting to fall at any moment. Seems like everyone relapses.
Dads Hodgkins/worried if pet scan shows activity after 8th treatment.
Does anyone know if the relpase rate for stage IIA is the same for all other stages. My dad is going to have his 7th abvd treatment, we are all anticipating the 8th cycle , so they can perform a pet scan. My dad is really hoping for the cancer to be gone, I'm afraid if it is not, he is going to be upset, what can I tell…
i think it's back
Well, went to the er b/c there was some diarrhea problem with blood, and the er doc said it's probably viral. anyways, took x-rays, and went to get the results from the radiologist. well, he claims there may be a small soft tissue mass on his right kidney. I'm so worried, b/c he only has ONE kidney. going for a ct scan in…
Oz2 and kathy
Hi Oz2 and Kathy.How are yo both doing? Everything is the same here(NJ)Iwent to see my doc on monday and my cbc was good. I also got a call from Hackensack hospital and I have 2 matches so far for my transplant. I aam going to HAckensack hospital on April 2nd to see the doc about the transplant and what is going on.Marion,…
Seperated with Stage IV NHL
I was diagnosed with small cleaved cell follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 1997. It was stage IV when I was diagnosed because it was in my bone marrow. I went through 7 chemo treatments of CHOPS. My marriage ended in 2000 and I felt like my life was over. I drew alot of strength to deal with my disease from my happiness…
Still Fatigued 2 1/2 years after Treatment
Hi, I had a stem cell transplant 2 1/2 years ago. The main problem I still have is that I am still tired. My doctors can't find anything wrong with me. The only thing they say is I probally have depression then. I been taken anti-depressents for a month and still tired w/ no changes. I don't think I am depressed. Anyone…
more symptoms of nhl?
my husband was diagnosed with low grade nhl Jan "03", Dr. thinks he may have had it for at least 2 yrs prior. Had large node removed from right groin, still one on right side of groin, smaller pea size (about 4-6) on left side of groin, had pea size in armpits also. ct's showed maybe quarter size on kidney with few smaller…
Hodgkins symptoms
Hi, I have been reading that itchy skin and night sweats are symptoms. Where does the itchy skin occur? Does it look like poison ivy? I am having some symptoms and wondering if people could describe theirs a little more so I can see if I need to go to a doctor or not. Thanks.
remission after being in stage 3
I was wondering if any of the NHL large diffuse b-cell pts. if any of your Dr.s were hopeful in staying in or being in remission for more than 2 years after this Chop-R treatment. I mean our onco. just kinda says well you never know, I was wondering if anyone else's doctor provided you with hope from previous cases? I mean…
insurance after remission
anyone know if there is any form of insurance available for NHL pts. after you've been in remission? thanks for any help.
how to know if you've relapsed?
Hi! My dad has NHL-large diffuse b-cell. He underwent 7 treatments of R-chOP, nad 17 radiation treatments. His cancer started in the abdomen and he was classed as stage 3e. He finished all treatment in Dec. 2004, and in early March all blood work was normal. but now suddenly he has been having massive watery diarrhea. Can…
newly diagnosed
i was diagnosed 03/08/04 with h.d.nodular sclerosing. ive had a bunch of tests to find out what stage im in-i go for my bone marrow biopsy & pet scan 03/22 and start chemo 03/23. so far my symptoms have just intensified with time-tired most of the time, but sometimes i have pretty good days. biggest problem is:itchy dry…
living in the cancer shadow
HI, I have been in remission for 8 years since being diagnosed with diffuse large b cell. Does anyone ever start thinking that there cancer has come back,even after so many years? This is neat to talk with other NHL'ers.
Does anyone need to talk about treatments and a bone morrow transplant?
I have been fighting cancer for 15 years had have learned by my treatments how to help others.I have also run a suport group for 4 years.If you need to talk to someone about your cancer or need to know what I have went through.Please ask. Thanks tadevine Vietnam 1970 sniperus@tir.com
How do I get my dad to ingest food and liquids?
Hello,My dad was just recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The doctors have told us that the cancer is not in any of his organs or bone marrow, but is a tumor mass pressing on his stomach. He is 81 and was not eating very much for about a month before this was detected 3 weeks ago. As a result he is weak and…
foggyhead
After my dads 5th treatment of ABVD, he has started to feel hung over or feels like his heads in a fog. What it that, will it go away. He was dehydrated, but that has been treated. Is the rest of his treatment is he going to feel like this. He feels crappy all the time. He's not anemic and his white blood count is hangin…
Radiation
Hey everyone. Hope all is well and everyone is winning their battles. I have had 9 doses of chemotherapy. There is only one little small spot left that is probably scar tissue..so now I will be starting radiation. It is in the high upper chest/lower neck area I believe. (I see the radiologist on Monday so I will know for…
abdominal lymphoma / eating habbits
How can I encourage the eating habbits, and the will to want to fight this cancer for my father.
stem cell transplant that did not work
Any one that has had a autologus stem cell transplant that did not work and is now going to have a allogeneic transplant
dad went to hospital
My dad had his 5th chemo treatment, he's been very nervous and is not comfortable with the way he's feeling. He has really bad fatigue, seems to have more bad days than good. He woke up thursday a.m. the day after his treatment and he told my mom he was not feeling well, so he ended up overnight in the hopsital. They did…
Can Someone Please Help!
Ok, I had my 6 cycles of ABVD and had a CAT scan and my oncologist said that everything looked great. He set me up with a radiation oncologist and I will have four weeks of rad. My radiation oncologist has scheduled a Pet Scan so that he can make sure the areas that came up as scar tissue on the CT scan don't have any…
chemoshortened
Has anyone ever had there regimen of ABVD shortened. If you are in remission at the 4th cycle, what are 2 more cycles doing. What if you just had 1 more cycle and try to avoid unnecessary treatment. Does anyone understand what I'm saying.
After treatment
My radiation treatments ended last month and I seem to be having more difficulty now than with all of the chemo. My chemo lasted for 12 weeks and I had 17 days of radiation and boy, did it kick my ****. I still have a sore throat. I lost my voice for 3 1/2 weeks. I am so tired and draggy. I still cannot eat certain foods.…
dadsfatigue
my dad is in his 5th treatment of ABVD. He is suffering from acute fatigue. He was having good days and bad, but now seems to have more tired days. Is this common with the chemo. He says the chemo is wiping him out, will his energy level return to normal after the chemo? He is not anemic, so he does not need procrit.

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