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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Archives for October 2019
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Anyone who is familiar...
...with the odyssey I am on may be able to identify with this. Due to extended treatment, radiation and steroids, I had (according to the surgeon) "world-class" catarats in both eyes. In early August I had a cataract removed and a new len$ placed in my left eye to eliminate astigmatism I was born with. Went perfectly.…
Lymphoma-versary
This morning, I realized that I recently passed the 7 year anniversary, without notice, of my lymphoma diagnosis. (9/28/12) That the day passed without my realizing it, I take as a good sign, one I never thought I would see. Love and healing to all, Rocquie
Glyphosate causing NHL?
I am a little over a year since diagnosis of NHL DLBCL - 6 rounds of RCHOP-21 and 32 IGRT radiation. Partial response from the RCHOP and complete response after IGRT. I will have a CT scan next month (3 months post radiation) as a final followup with my Radiation Oncologist and then meet with the Hematology/Oncologist to…
Saw my oncologist
Today was my 6 month visit with my oncologist. Expectation was I would go on the annual plan. Blood test are good. We talked about my bowel blockage in August. The first one thta put me in the hospital was in May of 2017 and this one was about 18 months later. The CT scans done at the time showed no sign of cancer. She…
Pneumonia Vaccine
Since I had a nasty case of pneumonia earlier this year, I asked my PCP for a pneumonia vaccine when I get my flu shot next week. He said I don't meet the qualifications of being 65 ot older (I'll be 64 this December) and I don't have a disease that puts me at risk. If I want to self pay, it's $130.00. My immune system has…
The old gray mare ...,
She ain't what she used to be ..... and neither is this forum. What happened? Is everyone suddenly hypersensitive?
Flying Post NHL Treatment
Hello, I‘m a newbie here but and I can’t seem to get any discernible answers from my medical team. I completed DA EPOCH-R chemo in 2016 but continue to be monitored with PET scans, bloodwork, etc...I handled the treatment well, but now feel like I’m battling fatigue like I’ve never had in my life. It is so frustrating!…