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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Archives for February 2006
Discussion List
Cutaneous Tcell Lymphoma
My brother is 29 and has been diagnosed with cutaneous T cell Lymphoma. His doctor told him it is fairly rare. I'm looking for others who've battled this disease because I'm curious about their treatments. My brother has been taking chemo pills, and has tried a round of intravenous chemo, but the cancer has not diminished.…
Reocurrence of HD
Does anyone know the statistics on HD coming back? Just curious.
Possible Recurrance
Hi, so here are my particulars - diagnosed HD stage IIB in March 2003, ABVD and about 3 weeks of radiaiton. Remission. Until now, I've found some more lumps in my neck. I have sensations in these areas like before I was diagnosed and also some chest pains. I know that this could be psychological, but it's really freaking…
lung damage from ABVD
My husband is currently undergoing chemo for stage 1A Hodgkins. He is a triathlete so exercise and his lung function is very important to him. He recently developed a cough that just wouldn't go away. A new pulminary function test was ordered and results show a decreased diffusion rate, most likely from the Bleomycn (sp).…
lymphoma at 18-still fighting
I had Lymphoma when I was 18, and am still going through the reprocutions. I got Breast Cancer 15 years later due to all the radiation I recieved. I had a double mastectomy and didn't heal well. It too @ 9 surgeries to complete my reconstruction. I now have restricted lung didease and cardio-myopathy. My diaphram is…
Recurrent HD
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with HD IIA NS on 3/03, underwent 8 treatments of ABVD and 23 days of radiation and have been cancer free since 12/03. Until a CT scan on 1/9/06 indicated 2 new masses in mediastinum area. A PET scan from 1/23/06 revealed activity in 6 nodes. I am undergoing a biospy tomorrow to determine…
bone marrow donor...what to expect
My fiance is the only possible donor for his sibling just diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma. Hopefully he is a match but I am concerned about a few things. I have read a little(all I could find so far) about how after he donates he could get really depressed and blame himself if it doesnt work. We are only in our mid…
'' i got throught it..so can you.''
well my name is amanda and i am 13 years old. here is my story, if you want to comment me go ahead and ask me questions. One day I was putting my necklace on and i felt lumps in my neck,I told my mom and she called a nurse from the CLSC.The nurse said it was just an infection and the lumps would go away.A month later they…