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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for March 2005

Breast Reduction & Tummy tuck post radiation
I am looking into having breast reduction and a tummy tuck soon and was wondering if anyone has had either of these procedures after they had radiation. I had radiation for Hodgkin's Disease 11 years ago and would like to know if it will be safe to do. Any help would be appreciated!
Radiation side effects - many years down the road
My mom had nhl when she was in her early 20's. She is now 57. The last few years she has developed hearing problems, degenerative disc disease, her eyesight has declined, she had cancer of the tongue (she never smoked), and had a blockage in her upper arm area that led to a by-pass. I think that this is all the result of…
a nervous new patient
I am a Chinese lady, 27 years old. I got my MS in US last year and got my dream job at PepsiCo Asia Pacific. This is my first job. I just finished my three month training in US and on my way to my new life in Bangkok. But a wrong message sent to a wrong person and wrong time. I found two enlarged lymph nodes on my neck…
scar tissue
i was diagnosed with stage 2b hodgkins in july, had 6 months of abvd, and am now almost finished with radiation...only 6 more treatments left...yay!!! i was wondering if anyone else can still feel scar tissue like i can. it really freaks me out! i know that it will most likely always be there, but i am constantly touching…
Neuropathy
I finished my last Chemo treatment his past September for Stage 4 HD. My last CAT scan was this past Monday, which I hope comes out fine. My only side-effect has been Neuropathy in my feet. By 3pm, the pain is terrible. I have been to therapy and tried Neurontin. I plan to consult my doctor, but has anybody else had…
Any parents ideas on telling kids?
Just got my diagnosis of Hodgkins and am awaiting first treatment. Have OK relationship with ex-wife and we will talk to kids together. I wonder how much or little to tell them? At what point might we have this talk? Hopefully someone else has been down this road. My oldest is 13 and the youngest 8 years old.
Libido loss after chemo
Hello, My boyfriend recently underwent chemo for his Hodgkins disease. The great thing is that he is in remission and off chemo, but we are having some lingering issues due to his treatment. During chemo his libido virtually disappeared which we knew could happen, however no one has given us any idea of when and if it will…
Dating after Hodgkin's
I finished my treatment in September for Stage 2 Hodgkins. I recently started dating again and I was hoping someone could give me some advise or share some experiences. I am not sure how and when to tell the person.
new diagnosis
I went to the emergency room back in December thinking I maybe had the flu or pneumonia and in a matter of hours heard the word cancer. Apparently the lymph nodes in my chest were enlarged as well as my spleen. The doc ordered a round of antibiotics which did nothing and then a pulmonary function test. Recently went in for…
FERTILITY after HODGKINS
I was diagnosed with Hodgkins on July 16, 2004 (three weeks from when I was to be married to my High School Sweetheart. I have finished with my chemo and all of my scans have been clear, YEAH! But I was wondering how long it will take to start my cycle again? I would love to hear from anyone that has a story or advice!…
One Happy Girl!
Hey, everyone, just had to share my great news. The Cat-Scan showed no cancer! It was a pulled muscle under my right arm and arthritis in my pelvis. I can live with that! Yeah! I am so happy! Thanks for listening, and for those who responded to my post thanks for your positive comments. Sandi
Fertility?
I am almost 25 and going into my 5 year year of remission. I believe I was a stage 2. I received radiation to the neck and stomach. At the time of my diagnosis in Montreal, Quebec my fertility was not addressed. Now my doctor says I should be fine. I don't plan on having children until I finish university and get married.…
PREGNANT WHEN DIAGNOSIED?
Hi i'm now 27 and last year in 2004 i was 5 months when i found a lump on my neck and i had a biopsey and was told i had hodgkins but they couldn't stage me until i had my baby they decided to bring him out when i was 7 months pregnant i put my foot down on a c section and they managed to start off the labour and i had him…

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