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Radiation caused COPD 13yrs later
I am a surviver of Hodgkins 13 1/2 yrs ago. had chemo and radiation. Have been fine with little side effects abut all in all have a great life.. ( theres hope for everyone out there!) I was just diagnosed with emphazyma((COPD) from my radiation treatments, im a non smoker. Dr having hard time because my case is different…
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Good luck Roya
Hi Roya, I was glad to read your moms scan came back good. Hopefully this week you and your family will get good news for your dad, or at least get some solid answers and a plan on what does, or does not need to be done.Not knowing is such a drain on our mental health. I think going back to class and teaching your students…
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Happy Super bowl Sunday to all!
Or just happy Sunday depending on your preference! My family is fairly sports oriented so I decided to treat them to some special treats for the game and give my lazy butt something fun to do. I will be ? maybe forced to jump on the Green Bay side but living in Minnesota that will take some doing!! I can't even imagine…
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Weird Taste
A couple hours after I get chemo I get a really weird taste in my mouth and it usually lasts 3 to 4 days. Making food and liquids taste horrible. Does anyone have a suggestions as to what I can do about this weird taste I get?? Help Please!
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update
Hi guy's so many of you asked how I was feeling and that is why I love this site! I talk about you guy's a lot at work and with my family. People look at me at work and say how great I look, but they can't understand the way I feel like you all do. I really start to tank by 11am, you all know the feeling. I get done from…
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Results of Monday CT scan/ Treanda
Hi all - finally got results this afternoon from Monday's CT scan after doing Treanda chemo since November. Not exactly what Sy and I nor my Oncologist wanted, but it was about a 30% remission. The mass decreased in size from 8.2 x 5.5 cm to 5.8 x 2.7 cm. As my Optimist husband said, it hasn't grown and though small lymph…
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Missing genes
My father was recently diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. I am very scared as to what is going to happen.... many of you know much of this process is a waiting game. He is missing his P13 and Q17 gene, both cancer fighting. Any suggestions or any stories of someone who has a similar diagnosis? Any advice would be…
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Vitamin D
Hello all. I've been working since last Sunday and alternating between day and evening shifts so haven't had a chance to check in. So glad to finally have the weekend off. As you may remember I went to Mayo last Friday and all was well but my MD wanted to additionally check my vitamin D levels. Got a call on Tuesday…
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Lost, but I'm trying
Hi All, Thanks for asking about me. I have been feeling 'lost' lately. I'm trying to stay focused on daily living. But not doing such a good job right now. I think my increased pain and all the waiting is getting to me. I did read a post the other day from someone, don't remember who, that said they did the watch and wait…
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Where Are You?
Lisha, Havn't heared from you in a few days and are wondering how you are doing? I hope you are resting and staying mellow. Thinking of you, Leslie
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Hip surgery
Hi Everyone, Is there anyone on this board that had hip replacement surgery? Did you have lots of pain after surgery, and during your physical theraphy? Just curious. Right now the pain in my hip is tolerable. Just wondering for the future. Thanks Love Maggie
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snow, snow and ice
Hi Everyone, I am not sure if this is the 8th or 9th storm in New York. I live in the suburbs, 23 miles outside of NYC. It is very unusual for New York to get this amount of snow and ice. It is costing me a small fortune to have a landscaper come weekly. There is no way I would be able to shovel this snow and ice. Also, I…
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Folotyn(pralatrexate)
Does anyone knows about Folotyn(pralatrexate, its a new drugs for T-Cell lymphoma and if so can you relate to symphtoms that occur.Thanks
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Hip Pain
I have been seeing a lot of post lately about hip and thigh pain. Has anyone noticed any pain in their hip joints especially when they walk any distance,say 1/4 of a mile. I have noticed it,but if I stop and stand in one spot for a minute or so I am fine. It just comes back after I walk for another 1/4 mile. Other than…