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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for June 2004

Chest pain a year out?
I finished 4 cycles of ABVD for Stage II a year ago, then had 3 weeks of radiation...the last couple of weeks I have had some sharp pains in the upper left part of my chest. It doesn't last very long; just a sharp stab and then it's gone. I know ABVD and radiation can damage your heart and lungs; my fear though is that the…
How bad is it the SECOND time?
Hi! I'm new here. I'm writing about my father. He was treated for non-hodgkin's lymphoma 12 years ago. He was recently diagnosed AGAIN! He's 71 years old. He starts chemo treatments again after the 4th of July holiday. He's already showing signs of extreme tiredness. I've heard that it's WORSE the second time around. I…
alcohol
Anyone know when you can start drinking after chemotherapy? I am 21 year-old and I would like drink alcohol and to be brutally honest get drunk occasionally. I always feel so left out when I go out with my friends.
Opinion on scans
Im set to be scanned within the next few weeks for my 6 month check and I havent been scanned since Feb. - during radiation. My doctor is ordering a CAT to be done and I was just wondering if this is commen b/c I received a PET during staging and havent had one since. Are CAT scans efficient enough to detect without the…
Breast Cancer After Hodgkin's
Hi everyone, My name is Alicia. I was treated for HD in 1991 with a combination of radiation and chemo (ABVD). I was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. IS there anyone else out there that's gone through the same thing? I'm trying to make some treatment decisions and am looking to correspond with others in my situation.…
Recurring Hodgkin's Disease - treatments
I am on this site tyring to find out some information for my friend who is about to start her 4th series of treatment. She had chemo and radio the first time, chemo and a stem cell transplant (her own spem cells) the second, chemo the third and the disease came back within 4 months of the last chemo. Her doctors here in N…
Hello
Hi this is my first time entering this ..My mother has been fighting nhl for the last four years.When she first developed it is was high grade then it came back as low grade and now it has come back again.This time the doctor is tslking about stem cell high dose chemo.Have any of you had this ?
Employment
I am applying for a program to become a provisonally licensed teacher and included with the application you must submit a personal statement about why you are interested to work in an urban/rural area and how you can help your students achieve a high level of success. Within my statement I make a comparison with my battle…
Muscle Loss due to radiation
Is anyone suffering from muscle loss due to their treatment as a child? I was treated for Hodgkin's Disease at age 7 and again at age 10. I am 41 presently and loosing muscle in my left lower body. Physicians feel this is due to radiation of my spine during treatment. I would be greatful to hear from anyone with similar…
Recurrence of Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant HD
Hi everyone, Does anyone here have any experience with a recurrence of this type of HD? I was initially diagnosed with this type back in 1997 and after receiving 2 cycles of chemo (ABVD) and radiation everything seemed well for years. There were no unusual symptoms, bloodwork was fine, etc. I've now just had a recurrence…
Walking Pneumonia after Chemo
Hello , Six months after chop , Rituxin/chemo. I have walking pneumonia. Doctor say chemo reduces your immune system. An average cold can easily turn into pneumonia. My question is : Is there anything that you can take to build up your immune system after chemo? They found the pneumonia after doing a full cat scan. Thank…
(long) after treatment-symptoms at 8 weeks, help?
Hello all, was hoping for some feedback on beloved's current situation. Not sure how to support him. Okay the rundown: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: small football shaped tumor in lymph duct, inoperable, due to upper GI region. From mid December to mid April, had series of chemo, radiation: CHOPS and Ritux. Left with tumor/scar…
Prednisone taper
Anyone getting off prednisone? I was on it since February and I just took my last one last thursday. I am VERY tired and my muscles ache terribly. Anyone have a similar experience?
retuxan
Hi,I'm 6 1/2 years out with NHL sm.cell follicular indolent.My immune system is not running right.Tomorrow I start retuxan,4-6hour treatments,once a week.First,time I've been treated with anything.Your opinion isn'tvery high on retuxan,folks.I can't do chemo because I'll have nothing left of my immune system.
chest pain
I am almost done with my chemo treatment before starting radiation. I am having pain in the middle of my chest when I take a deep breath any bigger then normal at rest breathing. I will ask my Dr. when I see him, but does anyone know if this is a side effect that will go away? Mike
4 cycles & Rad stage IIA Nod. Scl.
My dad completed 4 cycles of ABVD and will have 4 weeks of radiation. He was found to be in a early stage with nodes in neck and armpit. My question is Has anyone completed 4 cycles for Stage IIA, non-bulky nodular sclerosis?
Started Stanford V...Feeling better than I thought I would - am I crazy?
I started the Stanford V treatment this past Wednesday and I had some bad effects two days prior but am feeling generally well other than being tired. I wanted to write to see if this is "normal" or how others felt while on Stanford V - did you feel different week to week? :) lisa
dads hodgkins
Hi everyone, it was to good to be true, my dad was going to have his last chemo treatment, but his white blood count was too low, he received a shot of neulasta. We hope by next week he can have his last treatment. He will then have a 2week rest period prior to receiving his radiation. Can't wait for this to all be done.…
Pet-Scan
Hey Everyone, I just got word today that my Pet-Scan looked good. There was no sign of activity! I am so relieved! I think tonight I will celebrate! Sandi

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