Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Discussion List
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Itchy Rash
Hey all, I am 7 months out from my last chemo for non-Hodgkins lymphoma. About a month ago I developed itchy rash on my arms and legs that has recently spread to my body. Also, severe dry itchy lips. I have explained this multiple times to my oncologist and recieve no answers. MD is not really concerned but it has become…
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Hodgkin Lymphoma with spinal compression
I have been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma with spinal compression. I'm looking for someone else who is also going through this.
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Clinical Trial for NHL
I read today that they are in there third clinical trial for a vaccine for NHL. They are about to go to the FDA. I went on NHL clinial trials. Sounds very promisiing. Thank you God for great research doctors!!! If anyone can add to this please do. Love Joanie
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Treanda
GOOD EVENING EVERYONE!! CAN anyone tell us good and bad results and side effects of Treanda chemo therapies.. it will help us make a decision once we find exactly what we re fighting.. please and thanks the caregiver..
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Treanda
can anyone tell us any stories of success on Treanda?? we re considering under going this chemo regiment,, we re waiting for biopsy to tell us exactly what disease we have to battle.. I see that the side effects are varied from person to person.. any input would be much appreciated.. thanks caregiver..
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Donna, I found this site. I hope this is helpful to you. Love Maggie Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) causes, symptoms ... Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has many conditions associated with it, including diabetes, scleroderma, and Crohn's disease. SIBO symptoms ...…
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New Member
Hi all, I'm very new to all of this. Just posted a blog but I'm not even sure this is the same thing. I have Stage 4 Hodgkins and, I just finished my 2nd round of chemo(ABVD) and had my 2nd neulasta shot, last Thursday and Friday. I am having terrible right shoulder pain and when the pain hits so does the vomiting. Have…
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Thanks
Hello All Just want to say thank you for all the love and support you have given me. It has made my difficult days a little less so. I have been thinking of you all and wish you only great days ahead. I also posted a picture of my wonderful Mom, Alice. It's on my expression page. Lisha
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Two types of lymphoma
My husband was just diagnosed with Stage 3 diffuse large b cell lymphoma, which the oncologist is an aggressive variety. He's had two emergency surgeries to remove tumors in his small intestines but his scan shows there is still some there plus an enlarged lymph node near his renal artery and a lesion in each lung. But…
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bendamustin
does anyone have .expirence with bendamustin, if so please tell me how it made you feel and how was the fatigue. did it work good against the cancer. bleesings denise
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Retuxin side effects
I have been receiving retuxin maintainence treatments every 6 months for the last 9 years. After my last treatment in October, I developed a fever and flu type symptoms 3 weeks later. Then, my joints and muscles began to ache so bad, I had trouble walking or lifting. Next, about 4 weeks after that, my body began to…
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Rituxan just doesn't like me!
Hello everybody, Well the verdict is in and the Rituxan just doesn't like me!!! I got a nasty rash/hives that started on Tue. it started in my arms now its from my hands to my feet except for the face (just please don't touch the face lol). I called my Oncologist on Tue. and he said to take benadryl but it didn't really…
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results for scan
i have the results of my pet scan, the node that has been on watch and wait since july 11 has went from 4.5 to 5o two more showed up in the up one is 6.1 and the,other size is 6.3 increaseed activity associatdd right inguinal node also devepoment activity to right side commoon femoral vessles. blessings denise
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Stomach pain when I eat
Hi, My name is Marian and I was diagnosed with SPMZL 2 years ago. I had a 9 pound spleen removed ,so I named it Steven cause is was bigger than either of my children at birth. I'am 58 and have been in watch and wait since. I was wondering if anyone has had portal thrombosis after thier spleen was removed. They took me off…
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So Sad
All my dear friends My wonderful Mom has left me. She was peaceful in her last days and hours. She chose Valentines Day for her final day. I think it was her way of telling me to remember her LOVE always. I am so sad, but have the love of my wonderful family around me. Thank you all for the support and love you shared with…
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Happy Valentines Day
Hi All Just want to wish everyone a very happy Valentines Day. Whatever your day brings, know that I am thinking of you. I am still at my Moms. She is comfortable. Lisha
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After treatment....
Hope the following article about life after treatment will be helpful. Feel free to share with your survivor friends. http://voices.yahoo.com/life-after-cancer-10949944.html
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Second cycle
Good Morning; I start the second cylcle of treatment this morning at 0800. Blood work then Cladribine, Velcade and Rituxin. I took 20 Mg of Dexamethason a couple of hours ago. I work third shift and am at work now. It's just as well, sleep is not an option. Wikipedia on Dex says Michael Cox wrote The Meaning of Night while…
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Could I have lymphoma? Help please.
My names Katelyn. I'm 15 years old and I have a hard swollen lymph node on the side of my neck. I had a ct scan done about a week ago but it was inconclusive. Tomorrow I go for a FNA biopsy. Are the results from those accurate? What I really want to know is if I may have cancer. I'm scared to death here. I had a…
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Have you been advised to avoid sugar?
Our doctor hasn't mentioned it and I haven't read it in the information booklet from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. But, I have heard it from a couple of people. They say it " feeds cancer ". What do you think?
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Need support and direction, really concerned! Newcomer here. Please read.
Hi, my name is Joanna, this is my second post in the last couple of days. I have been reading some of your posts and stories. I am having symptoms of relapse and I am really having a difficult time with it. I was diagnosed in 08 with rare type of Large T Cell Lymphoma. I did very well with treatment. My last treatment was…
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BIG DAY TOMORROW
SUE, Tomorrow is a big day for you. I know you will be tired from the benedryl. Just want to let you know we are thinking about you. You will be just fine. Its a day we all have to go thru. Some every 2 months and some every 6 months. Like you were saying in a previous post we were actually getting the R all along with our…
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Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
My husband has been recently diagnosed. Stage II A. He has had one R-CHOP infusion so far. I'm very curious about other people's experience with the same diagnosis. How are you? Any advice?
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splenic marginal zone lymphoma
The love of my life is going through maintenence Rituxin every 2 months for 2 years, after 6 treatments of R-CHOP. I would love to hear from other people that have the same diagnosis and hear how you are doing. I wonder after the 2 years then what? He had 90% of his bone marrow cancerous one year ago and now he is in…
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Quick update
Hi Dearest friends I have been spending all my time at my moms. I just came home for a quick change of clothes and will be heading back to her home in a few minutes. I am so sad at what is occuring. Mom is comfortable and that is a blessing. She knows that we are with her. Thank you again for your love and prayers. It…
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NHL Large T Cell Survivor of 2 1/2 years, looking for encouragement
Hi, I am new here. I hope you are all doing well. I am one of those people who wants everyone to be okay and I have always been one of the strong ones in my family. I now need to be encouraged. I am having a lot of stress due to losing two jobs in six months, my car quit on me last week (transmission gone), and now I am…
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My husband was recently diagnosed
My husband has Stage 2 Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. He had his first R-Chop infusion 6 days ago. He always says he feels fine, but I've noticed today that he seems to be moving kind of slow and he does admit that he feels "foggy headed". I'm wondering if this could be from not tapering down his Prednisone. He took 100mg…
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Its been some time, but I am back.
Just before I turned 30 I was told my anaplastic t cell lymphoma has relapsed after fighting since 2008. I had much treatment ncuding an auto stem cell transplant just over a year ago. Now I am on the new sgn-35 and will be undergoing an allo stem cell transplant in just a few weeks. Just last week, I was told I have a 40%…
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compter finally burnt up
mvu vuy computer burnt up i,m sorry i have'nt wrote for so long i hope everyoneis good,i met my nen onc i have been on watch and wait since july but now youcan feel the nodule the doctor is is talking of bendanmusinand retuxub, and wvu on down the road. i feel so weak this time. blessing denise
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WHOO HOO, Cat scan
Hi Everyone, I am so relieved that I was at the Oncologist today and I am good for another 6 month. So that is news to be at least able to get that off my mind for another 6 month. It is such a relieve that I am still good. The worry with me is I have so many other problems. So at least that is good. I would like to thank…