-
Popping in throat - from radiation?
When I had radiation in my chest and throat, and recently when I swollow, my throat 'pops'. there is no other way to explain it. It is more annoying than anything else, but it really sin't normal. Any thoughts? Has this happened to you? I think I will call my radiologist and make an appointment, but was wondering if anyone…
-
Working with a Nauturopathic Doctor
I was wondering if there is anyone who has worked with a naturopathic Doctor while undergoing chemo. My Oncologist is telling me to get off supplements during chemo and I am confused.
-
Hoarse voice
Hi Everyone, It's been a long time since I have had any reason to worry about my health. But now I am almost ready to panic. I work with young children and have had a nasty infection going on. I finally got some antibiotics after 8 days of being told it was a common cold. Well the good news is my head is starting to clear,…
-
Neupogen and Bone Pain
Hi, I am a longtime NHL survivor. I am on my 2nd occurance, last year, and had treatment. However, my wbc's/rbc's/platelets failed to recover last november and I have been on neupogen and epogen for the past year. My bone pain is severe and I take Vicodin ES for the pain. My question is...do others have this pain also or…
-
newly diagnosed
Hi everybody hows it going. I just turned 23 and found out a couple months ago that i was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disesase. It was a big shock, I had this cough that wouldn't seem to go away, and was just going to the doctor to get some cough syrup. Anyways, I got admitted into the hospital, and at first the medical…
-
velban removal from market
Yesterday i was told that my chemo velban was removed by FDA, does anyone know why???
-
Living in fear
I was diagnosed with NHL in 2002 and underwent CHOP and rituxin - lost all my hair, etc. I'm 46 years old and needless to say, it was a terrible time for myself and my family. Because the lymphoma is a low grade, I've been told that it will probably return at some point. My problem is that it's really hard for me to get on…
-
How best to support my friend?
One of my best friends *just* found out he has lymphoma (probably Hodgkins, although it hasn't yet been confirmed). He took it hard. I was hoping people here might be able to give me advice on things I can do to support him through this as a friend. What types of things might he need but be hesitant to ask for? What are…
-
Secondary cancer after Hodgkins?
I've been 11 years cancer-free from Hodgkins. I'm a 37 year-old female. I've recently (for the past month) had swollen lymph nodes in my neck, nodules that showed up on my chest & neck CAT scan, and swollen nodes on my breast ultrasound. Can all these swollen nodes indicate a cancer about to occur? I'm very concerned and…
-
NHL diagnosis but feeling well
I was just diagnosed at 56 with follicular NHL. I still feel great and am hopefull. Anyone out there gone through any Clinical Trials or Rituxan treatments. I am optomistic that with my faith and a good attitude I will soon be in remission. Rodger (rodgerr1)