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A true class act
RIP Flip Saunders.
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Radiation, Blood Counts, and R-CHOP
I am curious about radiation after R-CHOP. My husband has finished four out of six rounds of R-CHOP and has received two out of four preventative Intrathecal treatments. His WBC is very low (0.5) and will be having his PET scan in a few days to see if the chemo has been effective. The fatigue is much greater after round…
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ICE or TREC? New, less toxic, outpatient salvage regimen.
For those facing ICE as salvage therapy, there is now a less toxic, outpatient regimen available. One of the researchers at Fred Hutchinson was involved in the development of what is being called TREC. It consists of Treanda (Bendamustine), Rituxan, Etoposide and Carboplatin. This recipe is for B-Cell Lymphoma patients.…
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Third Line DLBCL Treatment
So after two rounds of RICE, I had my Pet Scan last Thursday. For some reason the results were released to me electronically before seeing my doctor later today. Unfortunately it looks like one tumor grew slightly while one remained the same. I also have 2 FDG Avid peripancreatic lymph nodes that are more prominent and 2…
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Hip Pain
I hadn't considered my hip pain when bending over to be a symptom. But I'm seeing a lot of people mention that it was among their symptoms prior to being diagnosed with Lymphoma. Can anyone explain what causes the relationship and does it improve if treatment is otherwise effective?
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scary symptoms
Hello everyone. I am new here. I just have a few questions. I have a swollen lymph node on my neck that comes for 4 to 5 days and causes pain in my neck as well as my arms then symptoms go away for a few weeks then come back and then it starts all over aging the same cycle. Has anyone had these symptoms before diagnosis?…
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Chemo and Prescription Interactions
Can anyone guide me to a good source of information regarding potential interactions between R-CHOP and my current prescribed medications? Of course I'll be asking my oncologist as well. Thank you!
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Advice Needed
Hi...I'm a 36 ear old male...seeking some advice. About a week ago I noticed a lump behind my knee. I ended up getting an ultrasound which indicates a benign appearing superficial lymph node in the popliteal fossa. I wasn't even aware there were nodes down there. I've also experienced some lower back pain over the last…
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Confidence
I hear so much about staying positive and confident in an outcome of the treatment I'm about to begin. I have always had a positive attitude and I am entering this fight with a knowledge that it could all fail, yet with a refusal to allow that to happen. I am not in denial about the possibility of losing this fight. And I…
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PCP Pneumonia
what a long bumpy road this journey is. My mom was diagnosed with DLBCL in late July and started R-CHOP, recently finished her 3rd round and Now we are in the hospital with a potentiaL PCP pneumonia. After 3 days or failing on antibiotics and continuing to go downhi they believe this is what she has. She is so weak and can…
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Has anyone taken a break in between R-Chop treatments bc of weakness and fatigue
My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 DLBCL in late July 2015 and just finished her third R-CHOP treatment. She was otherwise healthy and very mobile before the diagnosis, 76 years old. She has lost 40 pounds and is extremely weak and fatigued. she can barely walk on her own now and can't be alone. I honestly don't see how…
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south jersey/phila area
Looking to see if anyone is in the philadelphia/south jersey area for treatment with MCL
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mcl diagnosis
Please help, I am a nervous wreck as my dad just got diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma . He is 67 and in great shape and akways takes care of himself. We are all just in shock:( the stuff I am reading doesn't sound great but also from years ago on the web. Can anyone offer any advice or questions or anything we should…
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Upcoming Pet Scan
Hi, My name is Robyn I have Stage 4 Lg Bcell nhl. I have had four rchop treatments so far, expecting 6-8. I have a pet scan scheduled to check my progress on the 12th. Of course I'm expecting the diagnoses to be good and that I'm responding to the treatment well. But, my question is what if I'm not, what then?
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Brand new diagnosis
i am 65, male, and was diagnosed with diffused large B cell lymphoma. My appointment with the oncologist for a bone marrow biopsy is Wed the 7th. I want to thank everyone for being here and when I get more information I'll be back. Thank you all.
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Question about Husband's first Bone Marrow Biopsy
Hi there. I'm new here. My husband, age 65, was just diagnosed with Type B Lymphoma. His first oncology appointment is next week and he'll have a bone marrow biopsy at that time. My husband is confident and his attitude is great. I'm more nervous about all of this then he is. He's not in denial though, he's just feeling…