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First Follow-Up Testing
Hi Y'All, Yes, I'm still here. I've been looking in on the group frequently, but have only post rarely since the first of the year. I have gotten continually busier, but that's not an excuse. Unfortunately, I have had to spend a ridiculous amount of time catching up with a few small business accounting records in…
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Bad Day
Just had a really bad day today. Don't really know how to explain it, but I haven't been able to smile at all today. I hate this feeling. I opened up and told him how scared I really am and I'm starting to think I should have just kept it to myself. I know he's not feeling good, but I feel terrible, not healthwise, just…
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lisa
Morning everyone, Lisa got her results from her biopsy, well it's not cancer, but she still has to go through surgery to remove a small growth in her breast. The doctor said that she now has to be checked every 6 months, to make sure this does not evolve into something else, and we all know what that means.... I can't…
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FNA or removal?
I would like to get feedback from you all. I have had an enlarged lymph node that is very hard (doesn't hurt) and other "symptoms". The ENT sent me last May for a CT scan and found that I had a 1.2cm enlarged jugulodigastric node. My symptoms gradually increased and in October I went back to my GP and he said that he…
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cancer treatment centers of america
anyone have experience with these hospitals
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Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, Treatment with Zevalin 90-Y, and Lymphedema
Zevalin Hi, I am new to this site and have found it to be very uplifting as we are currently being fed a lot of negative facts from our doctor and hospice at home care givers (a service recommended by our doctor) My girlfriend of 10 years has Non Hodgkin's lymphoma and is currently into the start of the 6TH week of her…
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No News is good News
Its it true that no news is good news. I did my scan last Thursday and have not heard nothing yet but figuring that no news is good news. I will call there afterwhile. I am anxious to know but yet figuring that they should have called me already. And thinking that if something was wrong they would have called already. I am…
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Results are in
Semi-good news today :) Still low grade lymphoma grade 1-2. Bone Marrow is clean :) So now looking at doing Treanda and SCT. I have an appointment with the transplant clinic on the 25th. I may qualify for a trial, we'll see. Regardless if I qualify for the trial or not, it's what's going to happen, but it'd be nice if a…
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Damn tube
Ok disappointed here. I called the surgeons office to see if I could get this drain tube out and they said it's still draining too much, so it looks like another day of this irritant is still on my agenda. Wish I could sleep. It's getting old sleeping in increments, I prefer hours at a time lol. Take care, Beth
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Scan Results
I finally got my Cat Scan results. I can not believe that they let me wait this long. I finally called them late this afternoon . I can not understand them letting me worry this long. But it all turned out good. I was so relieved. My scan was clear. I suppose my aches and pains were mostly old age and arthritis. I suppose.…
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Test Results
I am think of all of you who are waiting on test results. It's the very worst. I like everyone else don't understand why they take so long to get. John, when do you get your results? Beth thinking of you and sending lots of prayers your way. And to everyone else, just hang in there. Thinking of you always. Leslie
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Wishing all a successful week.
My positive thoughts and prayers to all of you expecting results and news of any sort this week. I hope for the best for each of you. To the rest of us who are coasting,may God give us the power to steer effectively. And last but surely not least,prayers for Japan. Mary
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Hi all I am still here
I know its been a while, I have been trying to live my life to the fullest. Funny how cancer changes your life. I get up every morning and put on my face and nice clothes heels and go about my day. Hey I am a clothes horse and who am I saving them for, what special occasion??? Well living another day is a special occasion.…
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Busy with new worries
Hi all, I haven't been here since now we are dealing with a mass in my dad's thyroid. He may need surgery, fine needle biopsy came back unclear. We have completely put aside the enlarged lymph node in his groin now. Other things to deal with. Life is tough! Prayers to all. Roya
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Omega 3 fatty Acids to fight/prevent muscle & weight Loss due to chemo. (?).
I recently read an article (http//copingmag.com/cwc/index.php/resources/pri...)that was said to have been published in CANCER a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (dated: 2/28/2011), that stated that fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids), may help combat cancer related malnutrition (loss of weight and muscle…
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follicular lymphoma treated with zevalin
Hi everyone, I was treated for my lymphoma with six sessions of RITUXIN iv's and one with ZEVALIN from may 5th to June 10 2008. Went for a ct scan yesterday(8-26-08)and as expected,the Dr gave me a clean bill of health. PRAISE GOD! best of health to all!
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Scan
I did my cat scan on Thursday at 3 pm. So I figure I will hear something on Monday or Tuesday. I really dislike the waiting all the time. So will see what happens. Hopefully nothing. But I still feel like something is wrong. But will wait and see. It is so good to know that you can come here and write how you feel. I pray…
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I HATE lymphoma
I HATE CANCER but... I love the lessons I have learned. I am NOT in control. I love all the many wonderful people I have talked to on this website, and the people who have become family in the support group HOPE that I was led to start. I love driving to work in the morning and feeling well enough to do so. I love hugging…
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Worried about family
Ok, I admit it, I am scared. The closer it gets to Tuesday the less sleep I get. I can get to sleep, I just can't seem to stay asleep. I've been up since 3AM just dozing off an on this morning. I know it's just stress, but man I have been down this road so many times I should be used to it. I haven't cried much because I…
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HOME
I am finally back home! I missed my hubby, my bed and my puppies. I am going to miss being waited on hand and foot though LOL. I'm hurting some, but hopefully the pain pill will start working soon. How is everyone else doing?
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Rituxen maintenance for NHL stage 2 grade 3A???
Hi all, My mom is about to finish her 4th (hopefully last) round of chemo (Bendamustine-Rituxen) for NHL stage 2 grade 3A (indolent/follicular). Though R-CHOP was suggested by the oncologist we got a second opinion and opted to go with B-R since it had less harsh side effects. We got good news and her 2+ cm tumors were…
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Lost, but I'm trying
Hi All, Thanks for asking about me. I have been feeling 'lost' lately. I'm trying to stay focused on daily living. But not doing such a good job right now. I think my increased pain and all the waiting is getting to me. I did read a post the other day from someone, don't remember who, that said they did the watch and wait…
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Free housecleaning for Women undergoing chemo.
Hi everyone, My Cancer Support Group leader sent this to me today. Hopefully, someone can make use of this service. Darlene If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in…
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It's back
Here we go again. It's back, new spot and armpit again. SUV 8. Have surgery for biopsy and bone marrow biopsy tomorrow afternoon. I have to have chemo again, possibly stem cell transplant. Chemo most likely will be ICE, don't know anything about it.
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waiting now
Last two days have been hectic, Lisa had her biopsy, they removed 5 hopefully "calcification's",now we wait three day's. I had my Oncologist visit today, my WBC'S dropped, but my Onc. is not to concerned, I told her how I feel tired all the time, been having hot flashes, and I get dizzy. She told me this was my second time…
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Surgery is over
Well we finally got home at 8:00 this evening. Surgery is done, now the darned wait for Tuesday. I'm doing ok, starting to hurt a little but can't do pain pill till 10.
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Oncologist Visit
Well I went to see the Oncologist about the pain under my arm pit and on the side. He did not know what to say about it. So he wants a cat scan next week. I asked if I might of pulled something. He did not think so . So I will be going to do the scan sometime next week. As soon as they let me know which day. It is so…
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Apology..
Hi guys, I feel like I need to apologize for something I said in an earlier post(yesterday, I think)....regarding $$$$ made off of cancer, and saying there is no incentive for finding a cancer cure, and also saying we probably won't ever see it happen. It just wasn't right for me to say that, especilly on a group site…
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Help with severe dry breath overnight
My husband is stage 4 Hodgkin. He has had six ABVD and two additional AVD only treatments (no Bleomycin). Currently he is experiencing severe dry mouth overnight. Any connection to the elimination of this drug? He sips water (many trips to the bathroom). Tried the humidifier (too noisy) Any help with this symptom? ~ Joyce
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Good Luck Tomorrow Vinny and Lisa
Just want to wish you guys good luck tomorrow with Lisa's appt. This waiting stuff is for the birds. OF COURSE YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT!!! John(FNHL-1-4A-5/10)