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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for November 2009

Renal transplant and non hodgkin
Hello there, my first time posting My boyfriend has got b cell non hodgkin lymphoma. He has also had a kidney transplant around 14 years ago (both his out someone elses in) Apparently his lymphoma was bought on by his medication - immuno suppresant (sorry about the spelling) He starts chemo this week. Well I was wondering…
friends
I just joined this network and I wanted to extend a friendly ear, persay to anyone who might need it. I am a NHL survivor, recently in remission from diff. b-cell and follicular double whammy. I received 6 rounds of chop-r after a surgery to remove lg. lymph node that grew immensely in 6 wk time period. I was given…
WOW
First of all I am so glad I had a second diagnosis done since the first was misdiagnose from a large B cell (aggressive) type to an indolent type; so my dx was a FNHL. Blood work and the BMB was also done; the PET scan will be done on the 7th of Dec. and I will be having another date with the onc. on the 15th of Dec. as of…
Can someone please help me?
Can somebody please help me. I have Hodgkin Lymphoma nodular sclerosing. I've had it for 2 years now and 4 different types of chemo treatments. ABVD, ICE, GVD and now mini BEAM. they are still trying to get rid of it enough to get a stem cell trans. My terrible insurance company Health Assurance (I feel bad for anybody who…
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma when I was 10.
Well Im new to this and I just want to talk to people who have been through the same thing as I have. I had cancer when I was 10 and now I am 15 and healthy. :)
Please Help
My father is 61years old, weight 79Kg.Recently (10/10/2009) high-Grade B-Cell NHL has been identified in his left neck.There are multiple nodes found at the same region. Biopsy report is saying that it is in Stage-IA but unable to get the origin. These are the following tests they have already done. 1.Chest X-Ray OK 2.ECG…
Doctors are out of ideas - NHL Websites/Promising Treatments???
Hello, I’m trying to help my aunt find information on promising NHL diffuse large b-cell treatments. She is 69 years young with NHL stage IV cancer (now in her bone marrow) and she was not able to salvage stem cells (her brother was too old for the procedure). A few of the treatments she has tried include: SGN-40,…
Husband is a Hodgkin survivor - now has tonsil mass
Hello All... I have been all over this internet, every day for 5 months now. My husband had Hodgkin's Lymphoma 10 years ago - found in Stage 3B. Tumors in his right lymphnodes and in his chest. He had a year of chemo/rad. 6 years ago he came home from travel with a lump on his neck. He was seen by his PCP who then referred…
Is it ever over?
I have tried so hard to stay positive. The vast majority of the time, I am. In fact, almost 100% of the people believe I am the most positive person that they have ever met. The statistics say, however, that I have less than a 30% chance of living 2 more years. I'm 53 and I put up a face to everyone that all is ok. I would…
Breast cancer after radiation for Hodgkins disease
Just wondering if anyone knows if we are high risk for breast cancer. Every website that I go to always excludes anyone that has had radiation from Hodgkins disease. Always states to talk to you doctor. My doctor is good...but she has no clue in regards to this. I am going to see a breast cancer specialist next…
Newly diagnose
Hello all, well I was just diagnose with Non-Hodgkin indolent follicular lymphoma of the B cell type. It sounds confusing and long but I've been reading and researching more information about this disease and have been learning more and more. I went to an oncologist in Fayetteville, GA. and recomemded chemo and Rituxan for…
Bleeding after chemo... Trying to find a mediciation or treatment to help
Hello All, My dad has NHL. He was in remission for nearly 6 months when they found a reoccurance and started chemotherapy again. The lymphoma has grown and spread. He's had 2 rounds of chemotherapy so far. Unfortunately each time he has a round he starts bleeding badly. On the 1st round it was in his small intestine and on…
Back to school help
Well as u know- Zak has finished chemo- and will actually go for a scan on Tuesday- then go for radiation simulation on Thursday and then will start radiation on Nov 16th and will be done on Dec 4th- so all looks OK- but there is one glitch are u ready for this As u know school(Binghamton University) STARTS January 24th-…
stem cell transplant experiences
I am going to donate my stem cells to my 32 year old baby sister in December. I am not afraid for myself, but for her. I would love to hear stories, and get support from those who have been through this experience. She has had both hodgkins and non-hodgkins, both Epstein Barr + after biopsy. Hopefully, after the transplant…
nodular lymphocyte dominant lymphoma
My 39 yr old son was recently diagnosed with nodular lymphocyte dominant lymphoma after 8 months of testing. He has no symptoms but a mass was discovered below his abdomen during an appendectomy. His appendix burst & it was a nasty infection. I am concerned about which treatment is best & also want to make sure the…
ooooh the tired!
Hello to all. I am currently undergoing R CHOP for my follicular NHL. I have had 2 treatments and am at day 11 of that 2nd cycle. I am due back at Mayo on nov. 17th. I know fatigue is expected but boy I am so weak and feel shaky inside. I have not been able to make it to work the last couple of days. Can any of you share…
Please comment on Nieces blog with Lymphoma encouragement!
Hi! Our niece Tina was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Burkitts lymphoma. She's a beautiful 24 yr. old Mom of Ehtan (6) and Alexis (3). Tina, her husband Mayk and children live in Imlay City, MI. We've recently started a Blog for Tina and would like other cancer surviors to post encouraging comments for Tina. Here's her…
scheduled CSN outage tonight
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BMB Proceedure pain or something else?
I have Follicular NHL and I am in the watch & wait period. I had a bone marrow biopsy back on Sept 11, 2009, which came back clear. It was very painful for me and I was so sore for 2 weeks after to the point where sitting in my car was very uncomfortable. Almost 2 months later I still ache in my hip. Most of the time it's…

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