-
Post treatment depression
Hello, I'm here because I was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkin's at the end of June. I was recommended 6 cycles of ABVD, with an 85% cure chance. I had been sick for a long time, about 2 years. Everything hurt, I was tired all the time, I had low grade sweats. I lost weight, so much so that I managed to gain around 15 lbs…
-
BENDA-R starting Monday
My mom (76) will be starting treatment this Monday after 2 years watch and wait with Mantle cell... Scared and anxious. Scott
-
Port removal
Has anybody had their port removed in the surgeons office same day/time as your pre op visit? The reason I'm asking is because when I was contacted by the surgeons office to schedule to have my port removed, the receptionist stated that he needs to see me prior to surgery (seems reasonable) or he might just do it right…
-
SMZL
Anyone out there with SMZL?
-
Double Hit Stage IV Elderly
My father is starting DA R-EPOCH next week for double hit lymphoma. Has bulky tumor, significant weight loss. He is 80. It is also in his bones. Data on results for DA R-EPOCH for double hit are scarce but I keep reading the phrase grim prognosis/clinically challenging/more studies needed. I paid for an article in Clinical…
-
Picking myself back up
Hey guys, my name is Becca, I'm 24 and I'm recently in remission for type 2 NHL. Underwent 6 sessions of R-EPOCH in 4 months and got the all clear beginning of Jan. I'm having a really hard time trying to pick myself up and get back to my life. I had to quit my job since it was physically demanding and I didn't have enough…
-
How to push for excisional biopsy?
Hi all- I'm not sure if it's ok for me to be posting here, as I know a number of boards insist on diagnosis to join etc. My husband is 40 years old and has had a mostly painless lump in his groin for just over 2 weeks now. No other symptoms, although he did have a cold (no fever) for over a week that started before he…
-
confused
Hello there! I had a quik question for anyone that has been diagnosed. My 10 year old son 2 months ago got pnemonia from a classmate at school. About 3 weeks later I knew I had it , went to the hopital they took an X-ray then they told me they needed to take A ct scan. Later the doctor came in and told I did have pnemonia…
-
Simple Things
After I replied to a new member, yesterday, who was inquiring about alternative cancer treatments (a very popular question), I attended a support group I regularly attend. The group members are blood cancer survivors--leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Our meeting yesterday was on the subject on nutrition,…
-
Waldenstrom's Macrobulinemia
IS ANYONE TRYING CURCUMIN, BIOPERINE, EVOO FOR WM AND IS IT HELPING?
-
Am I wrong for suspecting Lymphoma?
Hello, writing this out of exhaustion and frustration so bear with me. I've been catching every illness that has come my way Nov 2016 to present. Found a large, painless lump under right side of collarbone 6 months ago, while experiencing hot flashes during the day, sweating even when cold. Waking up too hot/sweating in…
-
Triple Hit Lymphoma
My mom was dx with THL in June 2017; she underwent six rounds of chemo and as of her last check in at the cancer center (11/29) she was in remission . That being said, today at her follow up with her pcp (she has been in heavy duty pain meds since two weeks out of chemo due to severe pain in her head and port hole area on…
-
How long should this take?
Hi all- I have recently ben diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. I first visited my primary care the 1st of November due to swollen nodes. Got a Cat Scan, blood tests and X-ray right away and then things really slowed down. My first visit to Moffitt in FL to see a hmatologist as 11/20. Since then had lots of blood tests,…
-
Indolent Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Hi everyone, I was a healthy 57 year old before my diagnosis other than having Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnosed with stage lV Indolent Mantle Cell Lymphoma in September 2017. It was quite a shock as i thought my swollen thyroid might be due to Graves disease, thats what Dr. Google was telling me anyway. I started…
-
Dad Age 80 Path Report 1st Visit to Onc Tomorrow
We are going to see the oncologist at our local cancer center tomorrow. My Dad age 80 has a mass enircling his messenteric artery. He has lost 30 pounds and had a heart bypass about 6 years ago. Was in good health untl one month ago when pain started. He is fatigued but getting around a bit. Biopsy was done and path…