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Indolent B cell Non hodgkins Lymphoma around kidney
Hi I just signed on & am asking if anyone else has a lymphoma site around the kidney. I am Stage 1EA & am otherwise very healthy at age 57. I am in a watch & wait mode and would love to treat this if there was a high likelihood for cure, which I hear there isn't. Radiation to my kidney would cause significant kidney…
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MRI Results (Mass behind left eye)
The MRI results showed a good response and we will follow up with another MRI in 6 months. My oncologist stated that unlike what most people expect, radiation does not completely wipe out all of the tissue associated with the mass. Some fibroid like tissue remained. She was most interested in the clinical presentation…
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Sue, hope you're feeling okay
Hi Sue, Just checking on you. I have not seen you post in a day or so. I/we worry when we don't hear from our regulars. Sure do hope that you are feeling okay. Thinking of you.. Lisha
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Life is Precious....
Hi, Everyone, Just to let you know today I was just finishing PET scan and walked to the snack room then got the message that one of my dearest friends from another state passed away at age 67 - just suddenly collapsed for some reason. I am deeply saddened and at a loss. I am getting better and was going to contact her to…
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I asked my onc to do a PET scan today
Well, I am about to the end of rope. I called my nurse today to ask my onc to do a pet scan today. I am tired of my armpit and boob hurting so bad. I'm having more and more nightsweats and I've had it. I'm doing the therapy for the lymphedema and don't seem to be getting anywhere with it. The pain just keeps on...never…
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Discussion on first treatment experience
Hi Everyone, My name is Amanda and I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma five years ago. Thankfully, I am now doing very well! This experience has inspired me to improve upon the treatment process from a patients point of view. One of the hardest times for me was the beginning of the treatment process when…
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Not Prednisone
Hello everyone, I posted some incorrect information on a past post awhile back. I stated I received Prednisone first, then Rituxan. That was incorrect. Sorry. I received Benadryl first, then Rituxan. I somehow had Prednisone on my mind. Especially reading all the negaive posts about this medication. Thinking of all of you.…
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No problems...
Hi all... My Rituxan infusion went really well. The pre-meds made me very tired and I ended up sleeping through the whole process. Came home, had diner and then fell asleep again for another 3 hours. Headed to bed now and will let you know if anything new comes up tomorrow with the R. So far so good though..."totally…
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I miss me
I miss myself and the life i had. I look in the mirror and dont even recognize myself. I find it easier sometimes to avoid mirrors as i hate my puffy fat face, the little peach fuzz i have on the top of my head and the red bumps all over my face. I feel as though i am stuck sitting on a dock watching my friends and family…
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Happy Valentines Day!
Hi all, I thought I better wish you all a "Happy Valentines Day" today since I'll be at the clinic all day tomorrow. Labs at 10:30, Onc appt at 10:45 and then my first Rituxan maint infusion at 11:00. They said it would be at least 4 hours for the infusion, so that will fill up most of my day. I'm sooooo happy I won't have…
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Happy Valentine's Day
Just wanted to say Happy Valentine's day to all that have genetic mutations cells like myself.
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forgetfulness
I had my last cancer treatment last November, and it seems like since that time I am forgetting things, saying things wrong even having a hard time spelling simple words. I went to my doctor today she says this is normal after all my body has been through. Last year I had a severe reaction from a tick bite, a rash they…
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Hip Pain
I have been seeing a lot of post lately about hip and thigh pain. Has anyone noticed any pain in their hip joints especially when they walk any distance,say 1/4 of a mile. I have noticed it,but if I stop and stand in one spot for a minute or so I am fine. It just comes back after I walk for another 1/4 mile. Other than…
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GAS PASSER
Hey,I went to the mall today and I walked by this guy and I think he was an anesthesiologist. He had to be....he almost torn my head off. PHEW!!!! LOL
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Zevalin
I understand that there are currently trials going on testing Zevalin for aggressive lymphomas, DLBC. Has anyone heard anything or know anything on these trials? I know when I finished my RCHOP I really wanted to do something that would boost my chances of not relapsing with my agressive lymphoma. Last year the answer was…
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Results of Monday CT scan/ Treanda
Hi all - finally got results this afternoon from Monday's CT scan after doing Treanda chemo since November. Not exactly what Sy and I nor my Oncologist wanted, but it was about a 30% remission. The mass decreased in size from 8.2 x 5.5 cm to 5.8 x 2.7 cm. As my Optimist husband said, it hasn't grown and though small lymph…
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Need help, need guidance, need all of you
Hello Everyone - As I write this, I am broken-hearted. It feels like the world has been swallowed up whole, and the blackness floods my soul. I feel lost and so frightened. My husband was diagnosised with Stage II diffuse b-cell lymphoma in June of this year. We were told by his doctor that he had an 'excellent' chance for…
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Back home - update
Hi All, Just a quick update, as promised. It has been a long day, got up at 5, surgery center at 7:30 and home at 2:30. Keith is resting/sleeping mostly. He wakes when the pain gets to bad, takes his meds and goes off to sleep again. Hopefully he will have a comfortable night. We have the ice therapy machine running, the…
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Large B cell follicular Lymphoma Stage IV
Hello my name is eddie. My Nanny who is much more of my mother, has Large B cell Follicular Lymphoma Stage IV cancer. Her left arm is twice the size of her left arm. She beat it and went into remission almost 2 yrs ago. The cancer has recently came back and ALOT worse now. She has gone through the strongest and most…
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ommaya reservoir
I had an ommaya reservoir placed in my head in 1992 as a means to treat my spinal cord and brain with chemotherapy. I had a lot of problems with it after it was placed and it was finally removed a year later after I experienced seizures and swelling on my brain. It has been almost 18 years since I had the reservoir removed…
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I am so MAD
Hi All, Just when I thought that things were looking a bit brighter, no such luck. Maybe I am just destined to have bad luck. My new Acura just got side swiped sitting parked in front of my house! Hit and Run! The car is only about 6 months old. This afternoon just sucks. First I get a letter saying that we have to pay the…
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Weird Taste
A couple hours after I get chemo I get a really weird taste in my mouth and it usually lasts 3 to 4 days. Making food and liquids taste horrible. Does anyone have a suggestions as to what I can do about this weird taste I get?? Help Please!
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Checking in...
Hi All, Just want to say that I am thinking of you all. I hope that you are well and warm and healing. Fran, I do hope that you are feeling less symptoms with your new adjustments in meds. It can be such a tough road. Hang in there. My hubby and I are getting everything ready for his surgery on Wed. Hopefully he will have…
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update
Hi guy's so many of you asked how I was feeling and that is why I love this site! I talk about you guy's a lot at work and with my family. People look at me at work and say how great I look, but they can't understand the way I feel like you all do. I really start to tank by 11am, you all know the feeling. I get done from…
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Good luck Roya
Hi Roya, I was glad to read your moms scan came back good. Hopefully this week you and your family will get good news for your dad, or at least get some solid answers and a plan on what does, or does not need to be done.Not knowing is such a drain on our mental health. I think going back to class and teaching your students…
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Happy Super bowl Sunday to all!
Or just happy Sunday depending on your preference! My family is fairly sports oriented so I decided to treat them to some special treats for the game and give my lazy butt something fun to do. I will be ? maybe forced to jump on the Green Bay side but living in Minnesota that will take some doing!! I can't even imagine…
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Dixigirl and Hair
Beth, I just wanted to know if you have let your hair grow from the super short do you had during the summer. I'm lucky that I can keep it short as our winters are very mild here in Northern California. Mine is still really short, 1/4" on back and sides and 1/2" on top. I love it as it suites my face and frame. And I don't…
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Vitamin D
Hello all. I've been working since last Sunday and alternating between day and evening shifts so haven't had a chance to check in. So glad to finally have the weekend off. As you may remember I went to Mayo last Friday and all was well but my MD wanted to additionally check my vitamin D levels. Got a call on Tuesday…
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Lisha, what's up?
Hey Lisha, Somewhere on one of the threads I read a little about your experience/results since you were at MD Anderson. I can't seem to find that post again. I am interested in what your experience was there at Anderson, but also, what did they do and what did they tell you about your disease? I do remember that your worst…
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Just wondering...
Hi guys, Do any of you ever think.."whats the point?" I've caught myself saying this more than once over the last few months. Like...whats the point of thinking long range...like how to spend the golden years...you know...future planning??? I'll drift off in my thinking about finding that little log cabin on the river, or…