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My Big Toenail
Chemo has some of the most obscure side effects! Some I knew about--nausea, hair loss. But some have been just weird. I had been told that the Doxirubicin, which is part of R-chop, could discolor my nails. Indeed, I have watched my fingernail change color, little by little, in the past few months. They now have layers of…
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Scan results...
Hi Guys, I went in to my PCP today for a folllow up visit regarding this darn sinus infection..(which I still have ) and he said he got the results of my CT scan in the mail today. Are you ready? "NO EVIDENCE OF RECURRENT OR PROGRESSIVE LYMPHOMA"!!!!! I am in REMISSION! Finally! I go in to my Onc on Friday the 19th for a…
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Extranodal marginal Zone Lymphoma on the roof of mouth
Hi all, my story short version - I was told my very "insignificant" cancer was kind of rare. I was wondering if anyone else had this in a similar location (mouth). In August of 2012 I had a lump about the size of a nickel in diameter appear on the roof of my mouth. It was strange but I just thought it was one of those…
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Birthday and up at 4 am
Hey everyone. Just thought I'd let you know I got the port, did the ultrasound guided biopsy and day one of chemo done yesterday. I go back this morning for 2nd day chemo. Am hoping all goes well bit I did get a happy surprise this morning. Got up t 4 am noticed the egg sized lump in the airmpit went down to a jellybean…
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Whats wrong with this picture???
As our country goes bankrupt and more people than ever live in poverty and a foreign country has all but declared war on us and don't forget the 91,000,000 who have dropped out the work force our Socialistic leader is on the campaign trail to take away our second amendment rights. His own party is turning on this maniac.…
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new girl
hi ive had only my second chemo for non hodgkins lymphoma. I do have side effects that im curious about.
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HI GUYS! *Biopsy details
Alright friends here's the scoop: So the dumb receptionist at Arnot Hospital where I was going told me my biopsy was at 11:00 am today (mind you she told me 2 times and then another lady said 11:00am.) SO...I am driving to go get my mom and sister for it, and recieve a phone call from this girl at Arnot.. "Hi this is _____…
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THE BIG SCAN
Just wishing Sue the best on her scan tomorrow. I know how she feels with the waiting, but what else can we do. Again, the BEST of luck and will be thinking of you. John
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Hello everyone
Hi, I have hodgkin disease, Im 34, two kids, have gone through chemo for three months. My PET scan is in two weeks, Im anxious, positive most of the time, hope you all are doing fine. Any advice on detox after chemo? I am drinking a lot of water and lemon juice best of luck to you all N
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Back pain/heart issues?
You guys are going to get sick of me! I was wondering if anyone who has enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum/hilar regions have experienced back pain or heart fluttering? Is it possible that the nodes can get big enough to cause issues in these two places? The back pain is in the middle of my back between my shoulder…
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after treatment depression
I'm a 42 year old female that just finished treatment for stage 3 hodgkins lymphoma. I finished on Feb. 27th. I thought when I finished treatment I would be able to move on with life. That's not happening. I'm depressed, scared, anxious and unable to figure out where my life goes from here. I've started an antidepressant…
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anyone have a healthy baby after adriamycin
I posted awhile ago about pregnancy and possible surrogacy, I had Hodgkin Lymphoma when I was 18, I am now 25. I am healthy overall but pretty much have been bombarded with all the possible long term effects from chemo/radiation. Acquired hypothyroidism, thickening on my lungs, iron deficiency, a clotting disorder,…
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Back to chemo
Well, I am on relapse #5. I go Wed for biopsy and port and chemo again. This time will be Treanda. I hope it goes well since day 2 on Thurs is my birthday....I really hate cancer.
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Picture change
Jim, Do you know how to change the pictures we have as our avatar ? Thanks, John
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Family/Friends
Hey everyone, pray this finds all of you well. I was just wondering if any of you have had issues with your family/friends, & how do you deal with them? I don't want to be rude or mean, but some of it is starting to really bother me & I don't need the added stress of that on top of everything else. Keep in mind I'm still…
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TIME MAGAZINE COVER RE CANCER
TIME MAGAZINE COVER RE CANCER, APRIL 1. http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20130401,00.html I have not read the article yet. Nancy
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STAGE I NLPHL
19 YR MALE CERVICAL NLPHL STAGE IA CECT CHEST/ ABD AND BONE MARROW NORMAL NO PET DONE SHOULD HE RECEIVE IFRT OR EFRT OR 2-3 CYCLES CHEMO WITH IFRT ???
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Update - still in PR!!! Next appt in 6 months!!
Hi All, The subject line was the great news!! The other news (and perhaps the reason for my terrible anxiety) is that my oncologist passed away on Saturday from cancer. (Not lymphoma) What a shock! ! They handled it well, brought in a social worker with a nurse (that I know very well) to tell me. I knew my doc was being…
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Second Opinions
Getting a second opinion seems to be a popular subject around here and I wanted to share my recent experience. I never asked my doctor for a second opinion, but he himself referred me for one to Duke University. (His word was "consultation", not second opinion if that helps anyone ask for one). The Duke doctor sent my…
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Second Opinions
Getting a second opinion seems to be a popular subject around here and I wanted to share my recent experience. I never asked my doctor for a second opinion, but he himself referred me for one to Duke University. (His word was "consultation", not second opinion if that helps anyone ask for one). The Duke doctor sent my…
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Just an update!
So after a relaxing weekend I decided to get a biopsy from another doctor. As much as I adored the past one he is on leave, and I just want to get this over with. So a week from today I will be having another biopsy. If this one comes back like the other one I am packing up my things and going to a better hospital. I know…
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Wheeze on chest
My daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s in July of 2010. She had ABVD & Radiation which was all finished in August of 2011. She has been fine and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in December. She went for her regular check-up yesterday and her doctor heard what she called a “wheeze” on her chest. She had a large mass…
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Upcoming Scan
Hello All We its that time again...going in for another scan next week. Scan on tues and results on friday. For those who dont know I had B cell NHL. Did 11 rounds of chemo then an auto stem cell transplant. After the transplant I had the all clear given which was of course heaven sent. But the scans give me so much…
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Tomorrow, Tomorrow...
is only a day away.... Thought we could all sing this together. Because TOMORROW I go to my onc for my 3 month check up. I am getting anxious about it... kind of not like me anymore so it's surprising me. But last time when I had chemo I needed it again a year later so I guess the mind gets you going even though you don't…