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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for May 2004

swimming & hair loss
Am a girl 15, dx with Hodgkin's in 2/2004. Finished chemo 4/20/04. Lost most hair on head by March, but surprised when eyebrows, lashes and rest of hair fell out after swimming in pool last week. I do still have the new 1/4 in. downy hair that just started coming in but am afraid swimming will cause damage to that too. Am…
Radiation!!
Hey everyone. As all of you have helped in the past, I need help again. I am just finishing radiation in my neck and chest. Yesterday and today are the first days I am feeling a problem with it, but it is scaring me. My neck and chest feel kinda tight. I am ok with breathing. When I eat, it feels like the food has to push…
Low testosterone
Hi, I just started to take androgel for a very low testosterone count. I was wondering if anyone else has taken or is taken testosterone hormone therapy. How long did it take to see or feel results? Any side effects from the medication? Thanks for the help Matt
After Effects
Since Ive completed treatment which was in March- I have been having dull pains that occur in my chest (mainly) and in the neck (sporatically). Ive also had occasional numbing throughout my arms and legs. Ive spoke with my oncologist and she said this is after effects of radiation and "not to worry". Has anyone else had…
blood clots
Did anyone have trouble with blood clots due to the Hodgkin's?
C-T Scan
My C-T scan came back fine, My Pet-scan got reschedued until next Wednesday. That is the scan that I am worried about. My last Pet-scan after treatment came back active. All C-T scans have been clean so far. I guess I just want someone to say I am cancer free. It has been thirteen months since I finished treatment and…
The Lil Things...
I just finished my 2nd dose of ABVD and I was wondering if someone could tell me what lil things I should be on the lookout for... By lil things I mean like reactions to the chemo such as stomach cramps, or my fingers being numb etc... What do you deal with and what should you call the dr on? I don't want to be a pest but…
Having hard time deciding what to do...
I posted below re: Stanford V vs. ABVD, but all research that I have done is that Stanford V is still in clinical trials. My oncologist seems to think that this will be the best method of curing me but I am beginning to have some doubts as to the regimen if it is in clinical trials - does anyone have any advice on how to…
Stanford Five Treatment vs. ABVD
I had my first visit today and my oncologist is recommending the Stanford five treatment (12 weeks of chemo, once per week, receiving different chemicals on odd and even weeks) instead of the ABVD 2x's per month for 6 months. Does anyone know about this treatment or where I can find information on it? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
radiation
My dad is going to have radiation to his neck and armpit. Can anyone tell me what there experience was. Let me know the pros and cons. and what kind of questions to ask at the consultation. Thanks
Continuing School
Has anyone continued to take college classes while still having ABVD treatments? My daughter will be having her last two treatments while just returning to college this fall. Do you think this is possible for her? Will she be able to focus? Her first treatment went well but we are delayed due to low WBC for the second…
Anxiety/Depression/Fear
I have been in remission from NHL since Nov. 2003.Things seem ok but the emotional ups and downs are tricky. I have had 3 CAT Scans since the last treatment, so far everything looks good. Lately, depression and loss of appetite have started along with some symptoms that may accompany NHL. I'm due for another scan next…
stem cell transplants
Does anyone have any positive things to report about stem cell transplants?My Mom's friend went through chemo last year and now,according to her doctor,she needs a stem cell transplant due to a recurrence of Hodgkin's.I thought I might forward some good news to her.Thanks for any help. Randy
Damn medical bills
I finished treatment in February and I am extremely frustrated with my medical bills and the places I received treatment from. I am still trying to get over from all of the side effects and they are already sending notices that they will send the account to collections. I called all of them and told them that I cannot work…
Need advice 2 years later
I was diagnoised withnhl in 1997 .I did rituxin first relapse 8 months later did it again relapse 6 months later Started chemo once a week ended up with another lump in neck so they upped the chemo.# months later you guessed it This time we did radiation on my neck .I think 35 days.6 months later here I go again .The good…
Headaches after Chemo treatments are over
My mom finished her last ABVD treatment in December and for the past month she's been having daily headaches. She had a CT scan and that came out clean, she's had her eyes checked and her doctors don't think it's related to allergies, so she's wondering if it might somehow be related to chemo. Has anyone else experienced…
weight gain
Im 22 and about to start my third cycle (5th treatment) of ABVD. At first I had really severe nausea and could barely eat, and lost about 5 lbs in the first week after a treatment, only to be gained back the second week, no matter what I did. Now I still get nausea after treatment but not really in a way that affects my…

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