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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for February 2010

How is donald51
I am wondering how donald is? Have not seen him on here. I guess with doing the Zevalin I am wondering. Hope all is ok. Would love to hear. I am doing somewhat better. Still have to work on getting my platelets up. My red blood cells dropped somewhat. But did get a shot of Neulasta last Week. So hopefully all is on the…
How is donald51
I am wondering how donald is? Have not seen him on here. I guess with doing the Zevalin I am wondering. Hope all is ok. Would love to hear. I am doing somewhat better. Still have to work on getting my platelets up. My red blood cells dropped somewhat. But did get a shot of Neulasta last Week. So hopefully all is on the…
mantle cell lymphoma
My husband was diagnosed with mantel cell lymphoma after finding a large lump on his tonsil in November of 2009 with no other symptoms, i.e., fever, tired, flu like symptoms. An ENT doctor did a biopsy on his neck which they said showed cancer. Staging tests indicated no cancer in any other part of his lymph node system.…
Not feeling too great
First of all I am wondering about Donald51 and how he is doing. I am having so much joint pain. I wonder if anyone else has had that experience after doing Zevalin. Blood count are still down and I got a shot of Neulasta last Wednesday. Have to do my scan in two weeks. Hope you all are doing fine. I wonder if Zevalin has…
Flu shot and lymphoma
I found this article recently: Getting a flu shot almost doubles the chance of getting cancer according to Lankes and colleagues. In a new study at the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University, Lankes found that a single flu shot at any time alters the immune system in such a away that it increases the risk…
Where can I go to get assistance for my cancer treatment?
Hello anyone. My name is James and I have been diagnosed with Low-grade B cell lymphoma. I was given this diagnosis in April of 2009. Prior to being given this news I had been laid off my job for close to one year. I have not been back to see my PCP because I no longer have insurance. So, it has been a year now and I think…
B cell follicular Lymphoma Stage 2 Grade 3 question
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed in Dec/2009 with B cell follicular Lymphoma and currently undergoing chemo (R-CHOP). My Oncologist ordered 3 cycles based on my stage/grade. I have my 3rd one tomorrow and hopefully it is my last before beginning radiation. Mine was localized to my neck (lymph glands on both sides of neck…
Flu shot and recurrence of F. lymphoma
My husband has had a recurrence of f. lymphoma after a recent flu shot. Northwestern University Research Dept. said there was a 98% happening of f. lymphoma if one gets the regular flu shot. He had a clear cat scan in July of last year and within a few months a lump appeared in his groin area, which turned out to be f.…
My dad had Hodgkins at 70
Hello everyone: My dad was diagnosed in 2004 Hodgkins Stage IIA (nodular Sclerosis) at the age of 70. He did 4 cycles of ABVD. They cut the Bleomycin out early due to irritation of lungs and throat. He did 17 radiation treatments. Today, my dad is 77 will be 78 in June and living a normal active life. He did loss his hair,…
Could it be Lymphoma or a result of skin moles/skin tag removal
I recently had several moles & skin tags removed from my upper body & neck region. These first "suspicious" moles came back benign. But I now have a pea size lump on my neck near the back. I also had a suspicious mole removed from my foot (benign) and I have also found a pea size lump in my groin. Could these be a result…
Very Discouraged Disappointed Depressed Frustrated
My wife was diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma, T Cell rich (90%) in November 09. Lymph nodes, spleen, chest, intestines, spine are all involved. She had spinal cord compression from large tumors in her spine and could not walk until she got radiation treatments. I suspect she has residual damage as she cannot walk…
Large cell lymphoma
My dad (52yrs) just got diagnosed with large cell lymphoma. its apparently very aggressive and the tumour that was meant to have been removed has mutated and resulted in him becoming HIV positive. How is this even possible? Can anyone help with advice or say that they've gone through the same? I am going out of my mind…
Mantle Cell Lymphoma and HyperCVAD
Hi. My husband (55) was diagnosed with Stage III Mantle Cell Lymphoma and will begin HyperCVAD with Rituxin treatment on Tuesday. He will be inpatient 3-5 days/week every three weeks for 6 cycles. I'm wondering from someone who's gone through this (or seen someone) - how bad is this treatment? Did you feel terrible all the…
Lymphoma folicular non hodgins stage 4
6 chemo treatments has reduced by 50%. Also have Hereditary Angioedemia, which is an autoimune disease. Any info
Mouth Fungal Infection
Hi All, Have any of you experienced oral fungal infections during you chemo? I have been on anti fungal medication since my 3rd RCHOP. I have just had #5 of 6 cycles. Started out as a sore throat but now my entire mouth is snowy white, looks kind of like Christmas. Not the typical mouth sores I have experienced in the…
5th round of RCHOP and fatigue!
I just completed my 5th of 6 cycles of RCHOP last Monday. I know I'm supposed to experience fatigue but this is way more than normal tiredness. We live in a 2 story house and I can't make it up to the top floor without assistance on my bad days. My legs feel like lead. My Onc thinks it's fatigue, lungs are fine. Echo is…
to chemo or not to chemo
I am 36 and in Nov. 09 I was dx with FNHL stage 4A. The tumors are small in size and no pains are yet felt. I am just looking for opinions if I should start chemo now or wait until the tumors are bigger or start feeling pains. Thanks and God bless. Edwin

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