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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for June 2005

Pet Scan Update: Sarcoidosis Dx
Hello, I've posted here before about "activity" on two pet scans following 6 cycles of abvd. The activity seemed to increase rather than decrease with each Pet Scan. So, of course I was mentally preparing for a stem cell transplant. HOWEVER, I had a biopsy of the mediastinal nodes which revealed "Sarcoidosis", no signs of…
Mantle cell lymphoma - need survivor stories
My husband (42) has just been diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma. He will be starting hyper-CVAD with rituximab probably next week. Then, he is going to have an autologous stem cell transplant. I would really appreciate any survivors out there who can let us know what he should expect and offer some hope that he has a…
loss of hand strength & arm weakness
has anyone experienced loss of strength in their arm and hand as a result of radiation? the dr thinks this may be the problem with my hand as i have just recently lost all my strength in it and i have difficulty even holding a fork. i had cobalt and chemo in 1973 for HD stage IV. p
Aggessive T-Cell Lymphoma
Morning Kindred Spirits! Diagnosed with T-cell Lymphoma in Feb. in Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. Their protocol was to return home and start standard CHOP Chemo immediately. Went to to UAB in Birmingham, but got a completely different protocol. Theirs was radiation on the site and then a wait and see approach. This was so…
News
What do you guys think about this story. Should she have a choice?http://home.bellsouth.net/s/editorial.dll?eeid=4583969&eetype=article&render=y&ck=
Pregnancy Heart Problems
I have been in remission for 10 years and am now 4 months pregnant. I saw my OB on Friday and we discussed my cancer treatment in detail. When she learned that I had adriamycin (ABVD) in addition to radiation to my chest, she said that I needed to see a cardiologist this week. I'm really concerned and was wondering if…
Hodgkin's 27yrs. later
In 1978 I was told I had Stage 1A Hodgkins, I was also told I would have to take radiation treatments which I did. I recieved a total 7432 rads of Colbalt 60 to the mediastinum and abdomen area. I would experience the neck burn and weight loss along with being sick until the treatments were over, after a 5 year period with…
Supplements
I am asking advice on supplements for my friend's mother. She lives outside the US. She was diagnosed with throat cancer about 15 years ago, and now is diagnosed with tongue cancer. Her health has turned much worse in the past several months because her swollen tongue doesn't allow her to eat regular food. It's said…
PET SCAN
Hello- I will be going for a PET SCAN in just a few weeks? What is it like? How do I have to Prepare? Jen
Pregnancy -- how long to wait?
Hi all -- I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's 2B last October and finished ABVD on March 10. I also had 13 radiation treatments post ABVD to my upper chest and neck. I'm going back to my doctor for my three month check-up on June 16th. My husband and I are very eager to start a family. We have already put things off due to my…

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