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Please help only 23
Hi good-people of the earth my name is Nina- are there people put there that have cured there Hodgkin's using 'alternative' treatments? It has spread in many-many of the tissues of my body. My family is tierd of helping me (it's been 8 months since I havn't felt well) and I have little of my own money or access to welfare…
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Hi Stepet....
Thanks for your response regarding my recent pet scan results. Initially last year when I was diagnosed I went to a 'local hospital' for the pet scan. After completing 6 cycles of ABVD, I went to Fox Chase Cancer Center for the post chemo pet scan because it was supposedly better. (Hmmm...) Unfortunately he did not have…
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My leukemia, lymphoma, and HD web site
Hi Everyone, My name is Michael and I am a leukemia survivor. Was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia Pre-B cell when I was 21. I am 29 now, and have been in remission for about 7 years. Actually, yesterday was my 8 year anniversary of my diagnosis!! 8 years, yeah! Anyway, I just want to let you all know about my…
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Frightened -Post Chemo Pet Scan Results
Hello, I have been reading posts throughout the past few mos, but have never posted until now. I am a 38 yr old woman, diagnosed with Hodgkins Stage 3 or 4, no one really knew for sure. The Hodgkins was in my neck (That is how I knew I had it from a biopsy), in my chest, my spleen and possibly starting in my liver (thus…
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a nervous new patient
I am a Chinese lady, 27 years old. I got my MS in US last year and got my dream job at PepsiCo Asia Pacific. This is my first job. I just finished my three month training in US and on my way to my new life in Bangkok. But a wrong message sent to a wrong person and wrong time. I found two enlarged lymph nodes on my neck…
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Neulasta
I have just been diagnosed with Hodgekins stage 2b and my doctor is suggesting I take this "study" drug, Neulasta, to raise my white blood cell count during chemotherapy. Is anyone familiar with this drug: side effects, complications, risks etc. Thanks for the feedback!
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Breast Reduction & Tummy tuck post radiation
I am looking into having breast reduction and a tummy tuck soon and was wondering if anyone has had either of these procedures after they had radiation. I had radiation for Hodgkin's Disease 11 years ago and would like to know if it will be safe to do. Any help would be appreciated!
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GRANTS
MY DAUGHTER HAS FINISHED HER TREATMENTS AND WANTING TO GET HER LIFE BACK,SINCE SHE LOST EVERYTHING DURING HER BATTLE,WOULD LIKE TO START A DANCE STUDIO. IS THERE ANYONE WHO KNOWS OF ANY SPECIAL GRANTS? SHE WAS DENIED FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL HELP BECAUSE SHE WAS DIVORCED AND NO CHILDREN. HOPE THERE'S HELP OUT THERE THANKS
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scar tissue
i was diagnosed with stage 2b hodgkins in july, had 6 months of abvd, and am now almost finished with radiation...only 6 more treatments left...yay!!! i was wondering if anyone else can still feel scar tissue like i can. it really freaks me out! i know that it will most likely always be there, but i am constantly touching…
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Libido loss after chemo
Hello, My boyfriend recently underwent chemo for his Hodgkins disease. The great thing is that he is in remission and off chemo, but we are having some lingering issues due to his treatment. During chemo his libido virtually disappeared which we knew could happen, however no one has given us any idea of when and if it will…
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Any parents ideas on telling kids?
Just got my diagnosis of Hodgkins and am awaiting first treatment. Have OK relationship with ex-wife and we will talk to kids together. I wonder how much or little to tell them? At what point might we have this talk? Hopefully someone else has been down this road. My oldest is 13 and the youngest 8 years old.
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new diagnosis
I went to the emergency room back in December thinking I maybe had the flu or pneumonia and in a matter of hours heard the word cancer. Apparently the lymph nodes in my chest were enlarged as well as my spleen. The doc ordered a round of antibiotics which did nothing and then a pulmonary function test. Recently went in for…
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Neuropathy
I finished my last Chemo treatment his past September for Stage 4 HD. My last CAT scan was this past Monday, which I hope comes out fine. My only side-effect has been Neuropathy in my feet. By 3pm, the pain is terrible. I have been to therapy and tried Neurontin. I plan to consult my doctor, but has anybody else had…
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I'm new here
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and would like to talk to anyone dealing with what I'm going through. I just want to know how a person is supposed to live their life and plan for the future when the future is so unclear. When I could get sick again at any moment. How do you deal with that? How do you get by everyday…
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pet scans
Hello, I have been told that a pet scan can show other things besides cancer. Has anyone else ever been told this?
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Questions Concerns Please Read
I have been treating with ABVD for the past few mos. I only have 3 more chemos (1 1/2 cycles) However, most recently the Bleomycin was deleted because I had some lung damage from it. Today I met with a radiology oncologist and he frowned upon radiation. I was a stage 3 and have been told from the beginning that I would…
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PREGNANT WHEN DIAGNOSIED?
Hi i'm now 27 and last year in 2004 i was 5 months when i found a lump on my neck and i had a biopsey and was told i had hodgkins but they couldn't stage me until i had my baby they decided to bring him out when i was 7 months pregnant i put my foot down on a c section and they managed to start off the labour and i had him…
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One Happy Girl!
Hey, everyone, just had to share my great news. The Cat-Scan showed no cancer! It was a pulled muscle under my right arm and arthritis in my pelvis. I can live with that! Yeah! I am so happy! Thanks for listening, and for those who responded to my post thanks for your positive comments. Sandi
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strange tingling/vibrations
I was treated for Hodgkin's stage IIA last year. I received 3 cycles of ABVD which ended in August 2004 and mantle field radiation which finished in November 2004. I have been in remission ever since and feeling great. However over the past week I have started to notice a strange tingling/vibration feeling in my legs and…
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Recurrence of Nhl
I was recently diagnosed again with NHL, in January 2005. The first time I was diagnosed in 1/2003, did CHOP and then had a Stem Cell Transplant in 6/03. Had a routine CAT scan in 1/05 and found it came back. I am having chemo again, this time alot easier than CHOP, since it is in my doctors office for 3 days every 4…
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Nutrition
Eversince I have finished chemo and radiation I have been having trouble to eat the right foods and need to lose weight can anyone please help me out on this please?
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Pet-Scan
Hi Guys, I just got the results of my latest Pet-Scan. It showed "uptake" in two areas where I never had "uptake" before. My right under arm and my left pelvic side. I am scared to death! They are doing a Ct-Scan next Friday to better take a look and see what is going on. I only had radiation for Hodgkins, and I am so…
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chest pain
Hi you all. Well, I finished my treatment and now fully understand when people talk about the fear of it coming back. I have a question. I had a mediastinal mass, that developed without me knowing. But to be honest, I did feel that something wasn't right. It felt like there was a stone in my chest. I even went to the…
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FAQ re: bone marrow facility
Our son-in -law may be needing bone marrow transplant and we need to know what questions to ask about the facility, success rate, support etc
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ABVD and sterility???
Hello, my husband is a hodgkins survivor. He was given ABVD for his treatment. His last treatment was May of 1997. We are thinking about starting a family and are concerned about sterility and birth defects from the chemo. If anyone can give us info on ABVD and how it affected your fertiltiy we would greatly appreciate…
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dad in remission 10 mths
Hi everyone, My dad is in remission now since April 2004. He is 72 now and goes to the gym 3 days a week. He remains active and feels almost 100%. He is in Florida right now with my mom. He enjoys going to the beach alot. For anyone who is new to this site my dad had Stage IIA nod. sclerosis. non-bulk. He had 4 cycles of…
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Anxiety/Depression/Fear
I have been in remission from NHL since Nov. 2003.Things seem ok but the emotional ups and downs are tricky. I have had 3 CAT Scans since the last treatment, so far everything looks good. Lately, depression and loss of appetite have started along with some symptoms that may accompany NHL. I'm due for another scan next…
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Almost finished with treatment, have questions...please read! Thanks.
I have been treating with ABVD for the past few mos. I only have 3 more chemos (1 1/2 cycles) However, most recently the Bleomycin was deleted because I had some lung damage from it. Today I met with a radiology oncologist and he frowned upon radiation. I was a stage 3 and have been told from the beginning that I would…
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itching....again....starting to kinda freak out.
i called my onc and am going to go in for a pet next week, at 5 mos out instead of going at 6 most out. that's how this whole thing started - itching on my head. I am soooooooo worried right now. maybe this is all just in my head, but the itching just brings back too many scary thoughts. *hoping no cancer* lisa
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Cancer and Sexual Relations
This question may sound inappropriate, but it is a legitamte, serious one. I am 16 years of age. I have chemo in me, and my girlfriend and I were wondering if we are able to have any form of sexual relation. If she were to have my semem inside of her, in anyway, would she be affected? Would she get sick, if transffered…