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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Archives for August 2014

Depression - Cancer Patients
Interesting article: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/14486/20140830/cancer-patients-often-battle-depression-without-any-professional-help.htm
Should I go to the ER ?
Originally I had posted here: http://csn.cancer.org/node/286744 This is probably not the correct forum as if this is cancer, it could be many different kinds, but I'm posting here since swollen lymph nodes all over the body seem to be a major symptom for me. I really apologize for this long post. I'm so frustrated and…
Radiotherapy after Chemotherapy
Hi, Did anyone here had chance of not having radiotherapy after chemotherapy? I have had 6 cycles of chemotherapy until end of May and in complete remission so far. Nobody says radiation is required or not as the original tumour has gone completely and therefore now have to decide whether i have to go for radiation or not.…
It's been a fairly good month!
After 3 months of hospital and rehab stays, my mother has been looking and feeling better! Her heart and kidneys are functioning better than they have been in the past yr. she's stronger and the wheelchair hasn't been used in weeks. She's able to bathe and dress w lil assistance needed. Her red count is still only hovering…
Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis (im new here!)
Hiya, Been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Staging is complete - its 1A limited disease. (My CSN space has info on my journey so far) Can't wait to start treatment next week, but i am a bit nervous. Thought of having a PICC line in and possible complications is more stressful to me than chemo itself. Egg collection was…
Five Years Clean
Friends, I just left my five-year wellness check with the NP, and reviewed the six month labs. All were good, with none of the results suggestinng lymphomic activity. I now return once a year for blood testing. My PSA continues to climb (a test of the prostate) and they are referring me to a urologist who will advise me on…
Port-a cath
I had my port-a cath placed the day of my first chemo treatment and unfortunatelly it wasn't placed properly from the start. It was a student who did it and I have a scar that looks open. I heal very well normally (had the biopsy done on the neck at the end of last year which you can hardly see now and I also have the scar…
For my Dear Friends
I want to kiss you all over. . .
Swelling face
Hi there, newbie here. My GF has been dx with stage2 PMBL early June this year. Her symptom was SVC. (swelling face) After 1 round of DA R EPOCH, the swelling was gone. Now she just finished her fourth round. However, during the fourth day of this round, we noticed a little swelling on her face. Hardly noticeble. I'm…
Just started Brentuximab
Just wanted to update you guys. The stem cell transplant still hasnt happened. My husband did 2 rounds of ESHAP and had a great response. They collected his stem cells and decided to do one more treatment to see if he would be in complete remission. After fighting with insurance they did another pet scan and it was pretty…
Rituxan and Childhood Immunizations
My little almost 5-year-old granddaughter is scheduled for some immunizations and I have been asked to go with her. She will be getting Dtap, MMR, IPV, and Varicella (chicken pox). It occurs to me that since I am on Rituxan, that it may not be safe for me to go for this appointment. Or maybe not even be around her for a…
PET Scan results
Sorry i havent posted sooner, so much going on, the results came back there are no other areas involved except the 3 that were seen originally. I informed my job, they are so understanding, they told me that if i need to leave sooner than the 2 week notice i gave them its fine, this will be my last week as i have a lot to…
Richters lymphoma
My husband was diagnosed with CLL 4 years ago. In march it transformed into Richters Lymphoma which is very aggressive. He just finished 6 cycles of RChop and had a pet scan earlier this week. I am trying to connect with others who have this disease as it is rare. Thank you
8 down, 0 to go
I can't believe I made it. I hate chemo days!!! I really dislike days 2-4 after chemo. I can't wait for food to taste good!! With all that negativity, I'm cautiouly super happy today as I finished my last chemo yesterday. I will have my big scan in three to four weeks!!! Thanks for all your prayers, hugs, support and info.…
Lymph nodes getting smaller
When I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma it was because I had swollen lymph nodes on my clavicle bone. They found about 8 of them 2 to 3 cm in diameter and I had a big bump that you could see without looking too hard. It got bigger at some point during pregnancy and then something weird happened! After I gave birth the…
Hi, new here
Hello, I am new here. treated for lymphoma Bcell 2 years ago. the worst thing Ive been through and feel I got out lucky in some ways. the worst for me now is brain fog. I am improving, but I feel like I have ADD. I use to be a major multi tasker. the second worst is how the Doctors played it down, it does not happen to…
Reishi extract?
I was wondering if anyone else has taken the Reishi extract during chemo. I know I should've told my doctor about it but for some reason I decided to keep it to myself, even my family doesn't know. I read allot about the benefits and decided to give it a try as soon as I stopped breastfeeding my baby (about 2-3 weeks prior…
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