Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Discussion List
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Rituxan and Fludarabine
Hello, I'm a 52 year old male who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma). I underwent 6 treatments of just Rituxan in Jan/Feb. My bone marrow has gone from 70-75% occupied to 90-95% occupied with lymphoma cells. 5/19 I start Rituxan and Fludarabine for five days straight, three weeks…
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my baby sister recently diagnosed (44 yrs old)
hello to all. my 44 yr. old sister(a nurse), was diagnosed with nhl. it grew out from her lingular tonsil and has neck, armpit, groin and belly nodes involved. we've had 2 opinions. first onc. said"would only be an inconvenience for her", but ordered pet scan with not so good results. hillman center in pitts. was 2nd…
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Have Faith
Well, it's been over 5 years since my diagnosis, surgery, chemo, and radiation. In November 2002 I was diagnosed with a fairly large tumor in my mediastinum. Turns out it was Large B Cell NHL. A CAT scan in February shows no tumors. I've been tumor free for over 5 years. What a blessing. Keep the faith and throw the…
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Non-Hodgkins Malt Lymphoma
My wife was diagnoses with indolent, NH Malt Lymphoma in December 2007. She is starting Rituxan treatment soon and would like to hear from someone who has had a similar diagnosis and has undergone the Rituxan treatment