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STAY AWAY FROM CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION
What you think about this? Is it TRUE? Any Comment is appreciated http://www.newswithviews.com/Howenstine/james189.htm
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Scared more this time
I finally received my lab results andI am being told my follicular lymphoma has reaccurance in several places this time around I'm quite scared this time around I had it 11 yrs ago and thank god radiation did the trick but now returning 11 yrs later and worse I'm really scared I refused back then to tell a living sole and…
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Maybe faster way to load Lymphoma Discussion
1. Go to the Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) board under Discussion Boards. 2. Once at the main screen for the lymphoma board, click on "Add to Favorites" near the top of the page. 3. Fill out the form that comes up (title your favorite, etc.) and click on "Save". 4. Now and in the future when you login, click on…
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What's the worst scenario of having NLPHL ?
HI, I'll be 46 next month and just got Diagnosed this morning with NLPHL, DR says "to have a cancer this the one you should have". and he set me up with oncologist for next week, and he said the Oncologist will answer all my questions and I can't wait. Can someone help answer mine 'really appreciated'. -What to expect at…
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30 months NED after Treanda/Rituxan
I haven't posted in over a year, but wanted to let everyone know that I'm still NED after Treanda/Rituxan treatments 30 months ago. It took almost two years after treatment for the achy/stiff knees and ankles, that made me feel 90 when I'm 55, to finally subside. The SED rate in my blood-work was off the charts for two…
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PET SCAN
Well after being denied for three months, I finally got approved for my Pet Scan, it didn't hurt that I have had a stiff neck for over a month now! lol...... I go Monday the 14th...... fingers and toes crossed! Vinny
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Lymphoma symptoms / leukemia symptoms??
I noticed that Lymphoma symptoms seem to be very comparable, almost the same really as leukemia symptoms. Did anyone or their doctors also suspect leukimia before they were diagnoced?
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Here I am
Hello Dearhearts, I will make this brief, just in case the site starts to fail. I have had a heck of a time getting through, so mostly I have just read the posts, not logging in. Belated Happy New Year Everyone! I miss you all so much and sure hope that this site gets its' act together soon. I have really needed you all. I…
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suggestions? thoughts? guesses?
hi everyone thanks in advance for any replies ok here goes, about six years ago i noticed a hard immovable lymph node under my left ear right beside my jaw. it didnt seem to be changing size so the dr and i agreed to try the wait and see approach. fast forward to a few weeks ago when my husband noticed it was now visible,…
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Question about CLL symptoms
I have just begun chemo (BR) treatment for CLL which was diagnosed after I went in three months ago with an knawing discomfort in my upper abdomen, center, right under my rib cage. I was also experiencing stomach bloating and couldn't (still can't) wear any pants that put any pressure on my abdomen. CT scan discovered…
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Site Issues - I emailed Greta
FYI: I emailed Greta politely about issues with this site. They are genuinely concerned and are making efforts to improve things. I just wanted to share the message with you and offer my thanks to Greta for her response. (Paste of message) ================================ Hi Jim, It's very disappointing that the site…
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Same title as many I'm sure, I'm scared...very
I came to a very real realization last night, and I can barely breath from my anxiety since. I decided to type some symptoms I have been having into a search. Every link, link after link, Lymphoma on every one that came up. I have had cysts on my neck since I was a girl, maybe 12. They never changed much, I never worried.…
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Tough times
Hello everyone Going through some tough times. My mom was scheduled for chemo and developed an infection and a blood clot. Things are not going well. She did have chemo today but there is a good chance she won't pull through. This disease is very difficult to fight if you are elderly. Too many complications. Thank you to…
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Interesting...
Hi guys, I watch 2 weekly T.V shows...CSI New York,(Fri) and The Good Wife,(Sun). Both shows this week featured a small part of the episode around someone having Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. One of the main actors in CSI New York..Sid, the coroner is the one with NHL, don't know if it's for real or just part of the show, but I…
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Positive thoughts please
Hey everybody Tomorrow is my six month scan since my auto SCT for my diffuse large b cell lymphoma that has since been cleared. My three month scan came back clean and im hoping for the same results with this scan. Ill have the scan at 830 am EST and will get the results fri. This group was and is such a great support…
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Fatigue
Does fatigue worsen as you progress through RChop? My father is to receive #4 tomorrow with a follow up pet scan on Friday. It seems he is still losing weight, despite eating pretty decent. Also, his fatigue seems to be worsening. He is good when on prednisone but then once he stops it he crashes. I am nervous about the…
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Lymphoma ?
Last June I started coughing and lost my appetite. I lost 30 lbs. in about 6 weeks. Violent nausea without feeling sick, just violent wretching. My chest started to burn in the back inside. I sweat at night, not drenching mostly around my neck. I was xrayed 3 different times and had my esophagus and stomach scoped and 2 ct…
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Shanghai, how appropriate
What's up with all these advert jerks posting on the forum lately? And I thought I made too many inappropriate comments! ;) we've been shanghaid!
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Stage 4 NHL- Aggressive B
Hi just looking for R-Hyper-CVAD fellows out there! I am in round 3. I am 51 in great health except for this cancer crap!! Doing ok. The treatment is rough for 2 weeks and then the third week I feel really good. Just in time to check back into the hospital for 5-7 days. Have had neutropenia fevers that land me back into…
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Hello from South Carolina
I just found this web site and read some of your stories, which compeled me to register and say hello. I am in remission from stage IV folicular B cell non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Mine was in my small intestins and required surgery upon diagnosis in August 2011. This was followed by six months of Retuxan and Trenda. I thank the…
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Dixie Girl
Has anyone heard from Dixie Girl lately ? I admit I do not read every thread that gets put up, so I may have missed recent notes from her. Iknow her journey has been one of the toughest discussed here. Bless everyone's recovery in this New Year. max
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Newbie but not new to cancer.....
Hi everyone, Please forgive me if this topic has been discussed previously....I hope I can get something to help my over active mind. Ha! I tested positive for mono yesterday after I "encouraged" my GP to do the blood test given that I felt like a truck has hit me even though I've not had the flu. I was in bed Sun-Tues,…
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Hi Sharlene
Hey Shar, how's it going? I hope your final treatment went well mine is coming up on Tuesday. I sent you a pm a few days ago so I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Hope all is well. Aaron
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Happy New Year!
I hope the new year brings health, joy and personal growth to all my friends here! Thank you all. Jim ABBA - Happy New Year