Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Discussion List
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No Radiation - 6 Cycles R-CHOP
First and foremost, happy holidays to all! I wanted to share some information with anyone who may be diagnosed with Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma. I was diagnosed back in April and underwent 6 cycles of R-CHOP. My first medical oncologist was holding off on referring me to a radiation oncologist, up until our last…
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HOSPITALS
Does anybody live in the Pittsburgh area? I need to get a stem cell transplant and am torn between which hospital to choose. My doc right now says Shadyside. I got a second opinion on my disease and that doc deals with West Penn Hospital. I don't know what to do. I wish it would just go away!!!!!!!!!!
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Alternative Medicine
Has anybody out there every tried alternative medicine for Hodgkins Disease. Like loading up on antioxidants and eating tons of fruits and veggies. And if so, did it work? I've been reading such terrible things about chemotherapy and all the side effects it causes. I've already been thru 12 treatments of ABVD and now they…
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Side effects
I had a transplant 9 months ago, after chemo and radiation failed for Hodgkins in my neck and behind my chest wall. My thyroid is fried, and I am always tired. I have had no hearing loss but my nose is as good as a dogs(at least that's what my husband says) I can smell things others cannot. Also my memory, and…