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Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

Started Stanford V...Feeling better than I thought I would - am I crazy?
I started the Stanford V treatment this past Wednesday and I had some bad effects two days prior but am feeling generally well other than being tired. I wanted to write to see if this is "normal" or how others felt while on Stanford V - did you feel different week to week? :) lisa
Walking Pneumonia after Chemo
Hello , Six months after chop , Rituxin/chemo. I have walking pneumonia. Doctor say chemo reduces your immune system. An average cold can easily turn into pneumonia. My question is : Is there anything that you can take to build up your immune system after chemo? They found the pneumonia after doing a full cat scan. Thank…
Employment
I am applying for a program to become a provisonally licensed teacher and included with the application you must submit a personal statement about why you are interested to work in an urban/rural area and how you can help your students achieve a high level of success. Within my statement I make a comparison with my battle…
If you need a friend or just want to talk.
Hi my name is Julie, I am a non hodgkins lymphoma survivor of 4 years. I am 32 years old and live in Columbus Ohio. My cancer was on my spinal cord, and I went through surgery, chemo, and radiation. Since I had cancer on my spinaL cord I losgt the use of my legs and had to go through alot of therapy to learn to walk again.…
newly diagnosed
i was diagnosed 03/08/04 with h.d.nodular sclerosing. ive had a bunch of tests to find out what stage im in-i go for my bone marrow biopsy & pet scan 03/22 and start chemo 03/23. so far my symptoms have just intensified with time-tired most of the time, but sometimes i have pretty good days. biggest problem is:itchy dry…
LOOKING for Survivors Facing the SAME effects
My domestic partner (Michael) is a 45 year old man whom suffered from Hodgkin's Decease when he was 17 years old. He underwent removal of his spleen and received radiation treatments and lived a cancer free life and was very active even managed to complete 21 marathons, and was a coach/trainer with The Leukemia & Lymphoma…
swimming & hair loss
Am a girl 15, dx with Hodgkin's in 2/2004. Finished chemo 4/20/04. Lost most hair on head by March, but surprised when eyebrows, lashes and rest of hair fell out after swimming in pool last week. I do still have the new 1/4 in. downy hair that just started coming in but am afraid swimming will cause damage to that too. Am…
4 cycles & Rad stage IIA Nod. Scl.
My dad completed 4 cycles of ABVD and will have 4 weeks of radiation. He was found to be in a early stage with nodes in neck and armpit. My question is Has anyone completed 4 cycles for Stage IIA, non-bulky nodular sclerosis?
Recurrence of Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant HD
Hi everyone, Does anyone here have any experience with a recurrence of this type of HD? I was initially diagnosed with this type back in 1997 and after receiving 2 cycles of chemo (ABVD) and radiation everything seemed well for years. There were no unusual symptoms, bloodwork was fine, etc. I've now just had a recurrence…
After Effects
Since Ive completed treatment which was in March- I have been having dull pains that occur in my chest (mainly) and in the neck (sporatically). Ive also had occasional numbing throughout my arms and legs. Ive spoke with my oncologist and she said this is after effects of radiation and "not to worry". Has anyone else had…
Prednisone taper
Anyone getting off prednisone? I was on it since February and I just took my last one last thursday. I am VERY tired and my muscles ache terribly. Anyone have a similar experience?
Radiation!!
Hey everyone. As all of you have helped in the past, I need help again. I am just finishing radiation in my neck and chest. Yesterday and today are the first days I am feeling a problem with it, but it is scaring me. My neck and chest feel kinda tight. I am ok with breathing. When I eat, it feels like the food has to push…
chest pain
I am almost done with my chemo treatment before starting radiation. I am having pain in the middle of my chest when I take a deep breath any bigger then normal at rest breathing. I will ask my Dr. when I see him, but does anyone know if this is a side effect that will go away? Mike
Stanford Five Treatment vs. ABVD
I had my first visit today and my oncologist is recommending the Stanford five treatment (12 weeks of chemo, once per week, receiving different chemicals on odd and even weeks) instead of the ABVD 2x's per month for 6 months. Does anyone know about this treatment or where I can find information on it? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
Tumor on Ovary?
I was diagnosed with NHL in October 2001. They found it the day that I had my daughter (C-Section). I had 6 rounds of CHOP chemo and Rituxan, and I have been in remission since. I was wondering if anyone else has had a tumor on their ovary? My doctor said it was very rare.
dads hodgkins
Hi everyone, it was to good to be true, my dad was going to have his last chemo treatment, but his white blood count was too low, he received a shot of neulasta. We hope by next week he can have his last treatment. He will then have a 2week rest period prior to receiving his radiation. Can't wait for this to all be done.…
C-T Scan
My C-T scan came back fine, My Pet-scan got reschedued until next Wednesday. That is the scan that I am worried about. My last Pet-scan after treatment came back active. All C-T scans have been clean so far. I guess I just want someone to say I am cancer free. It has been thirteen months since I finished treatment and…
allogeneicTransplant
Has any one had a allogeneic transplant?
The Lil Things...
I just finished my 2nd dose of ABVD and I was wondering if someone could tell me what lil things I should be on the lookout for... By lil things I mean like reactions to the chemo such as stomach cramps, or my fingers being numb etc... What do you deal with and what should you call the dr on? I don't want to be a pest but…
Having hard time deciding what to do...
I posted below re: Stanford V vs. ABVD, but all research that I have done is that Stanford V is still in clinical trials. My oncologist seems to think that this will be the best method of curing me but I am beginning to have some doubts as to the regimen if it is in clinical trials - does anyone have any advice on how to…
Anyone develop lymphedema?
This is my first posting...I am 30 and was diagnosed with Hodgkin's stage IIA one year ago. I had a lymph node biopsied from under my left arm followed by ABVD. After my chemo I still had a lump under the right arm--the PET scan was negative, but my doc did a biopsy of the right arm mass and it was just scar tissue. We…
radiation
My dad is going to have radiation to his neck and armpit. Can anyone tell me what there experience was. Let me know the pros and cons. and what kind of questions to ask at the consultation. Thanks
Scans
Hi everyone, here is my question. I am going for a cat-scan and a pet-scan in May. I have had cat-scans every three months since March of 2003. All the cat-scans have been clean. I had one pet-scan in March of 2003 right after my treatment was complete. I should let you know I only had radiation therapy with no chemo. Well…
Continuing School
Has anyone continued to take college classes while still having ABVD treatments? My daughter will be having her last two treatments while just returning to college this fall. Do you think this is possible for her? Will she be able to focus? Her first treatment went well but we are delayed due to low WBC for the second…
Newly Diagnosed with Hodgkin's...
My 30 yr old daughter is new for hodgkins. We are still in the staging process and would like to know what to expect. How long does it take for the chemo to make her sick? How long before she loses her hair? If she does. She is afraid but being brave, I am doing anything i can to help her. Any suggestions would be…
anyone have belomycin omitted
My dad had his 6th chemo treatment and had quite a set back. He had a blood clot in his lungs, the clot was treated with blood thinners and he is doing great, he is a week overdue for his chemo and they are going to discontinue the Bleomycin and give him just AVD. They want to do 2 more treatments total of 8. My dad had…
Fear
Hi. I am 33 and was diagnosed with Hodgkin's stage 4b last September. I have undergone 6 months of ABVD. The gallium scan after treatment indicated there may still be a node with cancer in my chest. I am awaiting a PET scan to determine whether there is residual cancer. If there is then I will need an autologous bone…
Damn medical bills
I finished treatment in February and I am extremely frustrated with my medical bills and the places I received treatment from. I am still trying to get over from all of the side effects and they are already sending notices that they will send the account to collections. I called all of them and told them that I cannot work…
difference in immune system after Cancer
hi there all, my name is Charlene. I had stage 4 NHL. I had tumors in ovaries, kidney, liver, and up and down aorta. Also NHL in bones and in lymph nodes. In remission now for 7 months. Thank God and my miracle worker of a doctor. I am developing allergies that I never had before. Has anyone had something similar or would…
Headaches after Chemo treatments are over
My mom finished her last ABVD treatment in December and for the past month she's been having daily headaches. She had a CT scan and that came out clean, she's had her eyes checked and her doctors don't think it's related to allergies, so she's wondering if it might somehow be related to chemo. Has anyone else experienced…

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