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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Archives for October 2020
Discussion List
Radiation, Reflux, LES / Long-term Effect
Hello everyone: me: 1988 Nodular sclerosing HL Stage 2. Treated with RT to jaw, neck, chest, abdomen over the course of 3 months. issue: Around 1998 I became aware of acid-reflux issues primarily in the evening if I ate too late. Past 5-7 years it has worsened. I don't experience the searing pain of acid in my esophagus…
Just found out my Hodgkin’s lymphoma is “unfavorable”
I had a consult with a radiologist on Friday, and at some point, it was mentioned that my SED rate was high enough to put me in the "unfavorable" category (103, I think it was), which surprised me. Up until that point, I'd thought that this was really no big deal, that as far as cancer goes, my kind is one of the least…
Just found out my Hodgkin’s lymphoma is “unfavorable”
Oops, looks like I double-posted, not sure how to delete one.
Biopsy this next week
I'm 72 yr old female. I've been sick over two weeks with swollen glands an infection what I thought type of cold. Went to ER Friday Oct 16 2020. Had numerous test done. Results indicate possible lymphoma. I'm to call oncologist tomorrow Monday for biopsy. Needles to say this is scary but I'm going to fight with all my…
Round III
Based on a chest CT this week, I likely have relapse of some form. Docs working on scheduling a biopsy to confirm or rule out. "It pays to stay current."
Newly diagnosed MCL
Hi there. My husband (47 years old) was just diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. We are waiting on PET scans and staging, but I read it's usually advanced. It all started with a swelling in his upper eyelid. I am terrified of this and the doc has shared no cure, only treatment. He has no other symptoms, and I am not sure…
Pet scan with lymph node activity
Hi there..it has been a while. I had a pet scan and it showed mild up take in a lymph node on my neck. It says that there is a small bilateral posterior cervical triangle lymph nodes associated with a mild degree of FDG avidity with SUV max reaching up to 2.6, Deauville score of 3. These measured about 5mm in diameter on…