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mechele23
did they get all of your husbands cancer and did he have to have chemo or rads i hope he doesnt have cancer, i really dont think he thinking clear. he things everything is mind over matter iguess all of those yearsinn the marines this is a something you really have fight by yourself my prayers are with you denise
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Questions to ask Oncologist???
I need advice for things to ask the oncologist I'll be seeing. To give a little insight, I have lymph nodes in my neck that are enlarged. One is just to the right of my throat (jugular node) and the second is a hard mass (retroauricular I believe is what they called it). These were confirmed on CT. I have had a third node…
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Maint Rituxan cancelled today
Hi guys, Well...got my labs done(looked fine) and after seeing my onc he decided to not do my Rituxan today until a new set of scans are done. He didn't like the swelling under my left arm or the tender area in the left breast tisue. He also checked the left side of my neck and said it was indeed swollen. Between the…
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CT guided Retroperitoneal Core Needle Biopsy
I do not have a diagnosis of lymphoma, nor am I a survivor, or in remission. Presently going through testing due to abdominal lymphadenopathy, found in the CT scan for appendicitis. ER radiologist said it was lymphoma, I'm hoping she's wrong. Last Monday I had my core needle biopsy. The needle was insert through my back.…
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Rituxin question
Hi all, Just a question. For those of you having rituxin maint, is it the same dose/strength as when you had it with cvp-r or chop-r. Just wondering. Lisha
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Happy Birthday Beth!
Hi Beth, I know you don't feel your best right now, but I do hope your day is special, because you sure are. Happy Birthday friend. Much love...Sue (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)
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hi guys
hello Guy's sorry I have not posted in a while, right now Lisa and I are in Florida enjoying the sun for five days. It was much needed for both of us. Lisa needs surgery to remove a papilloma and a blood clot from her first procedure. The doctor told us that if you leave this in it can cause problems later down the road.…
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Nose Bleeds
Has anyone had any problems with nose bleeds? It's been 17 days since treatment with R/B. Thank you.
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I am a wuss
This RICE chemo is kicking me from all directions. I didn't get out of bed till after 3 yesterday. I don't know if I can do this or not. Beth
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words
be careful what you say, my exhusband has told me a couple of times he wishes he could get cancer so he could show me how its done and how to kick cancers ****. well he went to his doctor last weak and his doctor told him there is one of the moles on his back that, he doesnt like the way it looks, has refferd him to a…
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waking up
does anyone else feel like they are half way dead for a couple of hours after getting up denise
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advice
sue i took your advice it was so hard to fix somthing in the morning,but i made myself to make my protien shake, that i try to drink at least one a day. it helped some but it still took three hours before i could take a shower i also had some orange juice picked up for me mabey if i can get a little down it will help. i…
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meaning of remmision
i never get the same anwser i here its gone it there just no spreading. an anwser to this would be so [appreaticad ]suddenly i forgot how to spell the word. denise
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Stomach Cramps
Just thought I'd post a note here in case it is helpful to anyone else. I am on the R-EPOCH treatment for a Mediastinal Mass - coming up on round 5 of 6 rounds. I felt OK during my infusion cycle (probably the Predinsone!), but got really bad stomach cramps after Rounds 1 & 2. At first I didn't think it was constipation,…
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New here. Children after Non Hodgkins lymphoma
Hi, my name is Catherine and I am new to this group. I am an almost 5 year survivor of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was diagnosed in Jan 2006 at the age of 27. I received CHOP+R. I also gave birth to my first child one year ago (a beautiful healthy baby girl). I am looking to hear from others who have also had children after…
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to cobra666
Dear John, Congrations on you good news i am so sorry i just saw your post i have just had a lot on my mind whenever i have a pet scan i call everyday untill i get my anwser which most of the time i get it on day 2 and remember the chemo keeps working even tho you finished it i hope the retuxan kill the rest andyou will…
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Please help family to understand
Hello Family---I have lung cancer and on that site, but my Dad has NHL, remission for 3 yrs, then slowly has built up and resisted chemo over this lkast year, he is now 80 yrs old, but in considerly "good" health. He is now in the hospital with a lung infection, unkown currenty, waiting for cultures. His white blood count…
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Needle biopsy of abdomen
Hi Y'All, Anyone every have a needle biopsy of the abdomen? I have one scheduled for this coming Monday AND Tuesday at MD Anderson. I can't find much about it on the Internet. And Anderson doesn't have much about it either. But they said at my onc's office that it would be scheduled over 2 days. I really don't know what…
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talked to my my docter
i talked to my pc docter today he said it will take about 6 weeks to start feeling better i have takin the thyoid meds for a week yesterday i wish i could just sleep for 5 weeks.best wishes for all of you mabey if we all pray harder a cure will be found. denise
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Radiation for HL
Hello, I had Hodgkin's Lymphoma and have had 6 cycles of ABVD. Tomorrow I'm going to get another PET scan that will hopefully be clean. That will mean no more chemo (they didn't have me schedule any more yet.) I hope to be moving on to radiation. I was told I'll have to go for 30 days (every day except weekends.) Has…
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waking up
does anyone else feel like they are half way dead for a couple of hours after getting up denise
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Vinny..
Hi Vinny, Did you and Lisa find out anything new on her? Last I remember you were waiting to hear what she will need to do in the future??? My memory isn't the best..ha! Hope all is good with her and no more testing needs to be done. Thinking of you both...Sue (FNHL-2-3a-6/10)
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Signature FNHL Grade? 4A and ?Date?
I've noticed some of you sign your name with type, grade, Stage and a date. What Date have you chosen and why? I'm wondering what I should consider my Anniversary and would think it would be Remission and no more chemo. Date of Diagnosis? Date of Chemo treatment? I was told @ Cancer Clinic, 1st day of treament I am…
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TeleConference May 11: Update on Follicular Lymphoma
Hey NHL Team....add this tele-conference to your schedule! It's Free! To register, simply go to the CancerCare website at www.cancercare.org/connect or call 1-800-813-4673. I've signed up for several teleconferences. Once you click Register and complete the form, scroll down and check any or all that are of interest. I'm…
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sue just a question
sue by reading your post, which yours was one of the first, iwas just wondering if you go to church you are always so positive you always speak of God. my question is do you belive in miricles .love and best wishes my spelling isnt so hot anymore. denise
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Free subscription to cancer magazine
Hi Guys, I thought I would share this with you. I signed up for mine today.Go to the web site to get your free subscription and while your there explore what the magazine consists of. If you click on cancer in the topic line and then click on your type of cancer..it will show you new information..research and studies being…
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"The Oak Tree"
A Message of Encouragement A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole an oak tree's leaves away. Then snapped it's boughs and pulled its bark until the oak was tired and stark. But still the oak tree held its ground while other trees fell all around.... The weary wind gave up and spoke, "How can you still be standing,…
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low grade b cell indolent marginal zone lymphoma
hi everyone, i am a 56 yr old female diagnosed with low grade indolent b cell marginal zone lymphoma on 1/18/11. my regimen is a 7hr infusion of rituxin and treanda on day 1, treanda day 2, and neulasta shot on day 3, every 28 days. so far i have only experienced fatigue and slight nausea, actually i have been feeling…
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Port surgery pain/discomfort
How the heck long is this thing uncomfortable? I am hurting tonight. I just took a pain pill a little bit ago and it just hasn't started working yet. This thing feels HUGE! How the hell do you get used to something like this? I am a member of ibtc and this thing looks so big and out of place. Lord, so much to get used to..…
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for everyone
i went to church tonight had everyone put on the prayer list mabey man cant heal us but i still beleive in miricles and i know God can heal us we just have to have enough faith. denise