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Never Bring Fear to a Cancer Fight!
Hello, Everyone: I was diagnosed with N.H.L. The tumor was near my heart and lungs. Fear can be paralyzing. Sometimes, it can take its toll before the cancer does. Please click on the link below to read my story ... http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/never-bring-fear-to-a-cancer-fight/ These forums are great!…
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Seconday Cancers
Hello, My name is Stephany and I was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, stage 2ax. I noticed a bump on my neck awhile ago, I was pregnant at the time and my doctor told me twice that it was due to my colds. He told me to come back after I delivered my daughter if it was still there. I went back when she was 2 wks…
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6 Round Of ABVD - Now Having Trouble Breathing
I recently completed chemo, 6 rounds (12 treatments) of ABVD, right before treatment #12 the day before actually I participated in the LIVESTRONG Challenge and walked the 5K without a problem, the next day at chemo my blood pressure was on the low side as were the results from my CBC. But we continued the last dose of…
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Dont know where to start!
MALT Non-Hodgkins stage IV Survivor. Diagnosed in early 2005, had 7 months of "CHOP" chemo treatments, that growth went into remission at end of the chemo, cancer came back 3 months later in back, had 12 radiation treatments, treatment was successful. Then went through over 2 yrs of rituxan treatments. Just had my "1st" 6…
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New member
Would love to connect with some of you and add to my friend's list. In strength and hope, Diane
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A week of 'bombshells'...
I went to the doctor to have my left eye looked at because I noticed it looked swollen, almost like someone had punched me, but without the bruising. My doctor sent me to the ER at GW University Hospital in Wash DC. After an initial CT scan, it was determined that I had a 4 cm mass growing behind my left eye. I was…
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After first week of chemo...terrible back pain...diagnosis 2 bulging disks, 2 pinched nerves...????
My husband was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. He has had his first treatment. One week after that, terrible back pain. Dr. said that a lot of times underlying problems arise after treatment. Now we're headed to a neurologist for this problem. What is going on? Have any of you had these types of problems? Thanks!
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Caregiver in a shark tank !!!
Hello all, I am fairly new here I have posted about my husbands itchy hives from ABVD but still can't find anyone else who has had it. He was dignosed with stage 3 A S Hodgkins, non sclerosing nodular type. He has had two ABVD treatments and is scheduled for this third on Tues. After the first one he got itchy hives all…
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Hodgkin survivor and gas station
I am posting this on behalf of my father who is a Hodgkins lymphoma survivor. He completed his chemotherapy a few years back and has been okay since. He is now almost 60 years old. The problem is that he is considering buying a gas station and is serious about it however has not considered any health implications. He would…
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) linked to Radiation Therapy for Hodgkins
If you had radiation therapy in the chest area to treat Hodgkins, please ask your doctor to monitor you for CAD and order a stress test every year with your physical. Scarring from radiation can cause coronary artery blockage. If you have any of these symptoms, do not wait: Shortness of breath, dizziness, pain in left arm,…
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Kinda nervous/scared
Breast Cancer survivor seven years. Just noticed a lump on my neck by my collarbone. No other symptoms at all (not even the weight loss one darn it) Went to the doctor, he is sending me for a PET scan. Saw my oncologist in February and he did the normal check of my neck and the bloodwork, all was fine. First PET scan I…
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Why am I getting so many colds all of a sudden?
My last ABVD treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma was in November of 2007 and I have been in remission since (hopefully still am). I didn't get sick much at all in 2008 but this year, I seem to be getting more colds and infections than normal. In January I had pneumonia and a sinus infection, in May I had a bad cold with a…
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Finding support for a friend
My friend was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in February of this year. He started chemotherapy treatments in March. When I met him in April he had an extremely positive attitude, but as the months have gone on, his attitude is less positive. He tells me he feels weak and tired. He tells me that his emotions are all over…
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poison ivy looking rash after ABVD
Hello, I am fairly new to this forum and love it. My husband has classic nodular sclorosing Hodgkins stage 3 A-S. he underwent his first round of ABVD on June 23rd. On Thursday following that day he broke out in a rash that blistered and itched like crazy, drained just like poison ivy. Family doc said yup its poisin ivy…
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Refuses to eat.
My mom was diagnosed with Large B-cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She has had her first round of chemo and since she has been home she doesn't like to eat. She tells us that food tastes terrible and metallic. We have been giving her Ensure to drink but she won't eat anything else. Is this a side effect? She has lost a lot of…
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new member. grade 3 stage 4 NHL
good morning everyone. i was dx with grade 3 stage 4 NHL aug. of 07 -( second anv. of my mother's death with panc.cancer)i was 47 yrs old then. i went through the CHOP with rituxin. went well. i am currently in rituxin therapy.(go next week for 3rd(?) round. the more it get it the sicker i get. that's ok. i recover in a…
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I am sad but still strong !
I just turned 20 on the 30th of June, I am the oldest of 5 children and my mom has been fighting her cancer for the past 4 years. I dont know what made me come on here and write, but all i know is I am really scared. The whole cancer thing is new to me and before my mom was diagnosed, I had never met anyone who was…