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Non Hodgkin DLBCL, 3rd relapse after autologous stem cell transplant
My husband just learned that his Lymphoma has returned after being in remission for 23 months after his Autologous stem cell transplant. He has 2 small tumors, one adrenal and one on his hip joint. When first diagnosed he had a tumor wrapped around his bile duct and it was staged at "4". He did R-Chop chemo and it returned…
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Been awhile
Been awhile actually a long while since I last posted. I'm down to my last Rituxan treatment .Finished 12th one today 1 more to go in August. My latest CT scans show NED....My insurance has fought all scans for past 18 months so wasn't really sure how this was going to turn out, I just put everything in the hands of the…
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Newly diagnosed- needing help and advice
A family member has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Age 74. Chemo starts next week and I’m wondering what I should expect And how I can help. I’m scared to death. Any advice, info, experience, etc Ginger
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Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Just wondering if anyone here has been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) - aka pre leukemia. It can be caused by bone marrow damage inflicted by chemo. My doc thinks I may have it and has scheduled a BMB To find out. All I know is what I found on the web which is pretty grim. How do you deal with the symptoms?…
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Preparing for my last chemo
Can't believe that I have come to this point in my treatment but I will have my last chemo in the next few weeks. In all reality, Ive been very fortunate, able to work most of every week, no serious side effects, etc. It's not been a walk in the park and I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I am looking for ideas to thank the…
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Lookin for Suggestions for Metal Taste in Mouth
Assuming many who have had treatments have suffered from the side effect of the metal taste in the mouth that will not go away. Any suggestions on how you are dealing with that or dealt with this in the past are appreciated!