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Question about how Lymphoma spreads in your experience
Hi there, I'm awaiting a diagnosis for lymphoma. I already went for a small needle biopsy and am just waiting for results now. I have a large, swollen jugulodigastric lymph node that was biopsied. I'm female and 24 years old. Until recently, I never noticed any other swellings but today I found a swollen lymph node in my…
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Lower back pain
I had my 5th chemo last Tuesday and I usually feel worse on day 4 and 5 but this time I felt great until Sunday. I felt lower back pain along with muscle pain everywhere else. I also feel like the area where I had my C-section surgery hurts a little bit. The pain is dull but sometimes it gets worse. Yesterday I cried…
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Only temporary
Hi, I'm not going to let cancer draw boundaries for me. Just wanna say, no matter where my journey goes in this temporary season of cancer , it's amazing the heightened awareness I have received just in this last few days. I'm truly ready to take some life changing risks . Having this temporary illness tells me life is too…
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Howdy! New to the Forum: Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Howdy! Names Matt and live in Los Angeles. New to the forum and was directed here by a fellow patient at my Cancer Center (Northridge Hospital/UCLA Research in L.A.). I was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma with a Non-Germinal Center Cell Phenotype (B-DL-CL-NC) (I just copied and pasted), on July 10th this year…
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Depression - Cancer Patients
Interesting article: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/14486/20140830/cancer-patients-often-battle-depression-without-any-professional-help.htm
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The results are in ....
The two little spots that showed up in the "halfway scan" were still there. Most likely I have two forms of lymphoma. Somehow my dr. set me up with my surgeon right after my appt. with him so I'm currently waiting in the waiting room to see him. I've already met with his "fellow." So the plan is to biopsy the two nodes or…
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Worried! I need help.
help! I am freaking out. I was recently in the hospital due to fever chills and pain, I was told I had a UTI I stayed over night it the hospital because when I was younger I was diagnosed with ITP low platelet count so my spleen was removed and it helped a lot never again did I have low platelet count okay so I stayed…
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Problems with Temodar - interrupt treatment?
I had primary CNS lymphoma in 2012. I got cortisone and then three rounds of four day treatments with Methotrexate, antibodies and other stuff. The tumour vanished. Then my stem cells were collected, I got high dose chemo according to the BEAM scheme and then I got an autologous stem cell transplant. Now I am on 250 mg…
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English Writer's Obit
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Prayers needed
Hey friends Hope you are all doing well. I wish I could say I was more optimistic but im not. I came home from vacation and have been very sick. Starting getting sick on the last day. Got home yesterday and just feel crappy. Stuffy, fever, congestion, cough etc... Going to the doctor tomorow, but the issue is that I have…
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completely sure something is wrong
Hi -- I hope this post will be appropriate for this forum, because I could use some reassurance that I'm either not crazy or that I will be OK. I went to see the dr today after having had some issues with a painful spot in my armpit for a couple of months (not a lump), accompanied by some swollen lymph nodes for a couple…
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MY ONCOLOGIST LEFT THE CANCER CENTER AS OF SEPTEMBER 1
MY ONCOLOGIST LEFT THE CANCER CENTER AS OF SEPTEMBER 1. He told me in advance and said he would call me. Got a letter from the head of his small group, saying that he was leaving for an exciting opportunity. Today his secretary called canceling my next appointment with him, and telling me that he is taking tiime off to be…
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Vitamins,supplements, and herbal remedies/lymphoma
Hi, I have been told sometimes vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies may actually be not a good idea before , during, or after treatment. Something about it feeding the cancer like sugars. I have started a routine of B-12,C,calcium,magnesium,D,and my wheat grass powder. Now that I may be facing rituxen (if it can be used…
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New to group/Not new to cancer, 2nd x around.
Hi, I was diagnosed a week ago with non - hodgkins lymphoma. 1st to 2nd stage. I had non- hodgkins lymphoma 3rd stage in 2010.Went threw 2 yrs of Rituxin infusion in . After 2 yrs I was told I had no cancer activity. Fast forward to last week....it's back. I still don't know what plan of attack will be done till I see my…
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Five Years Clean
Friends, I just left my five-year wellness check with the NP, and reviewed the six month labs. All were good, with none of the results suggestinng lymphomic activity. I now return once a year for blood testing. My PSA continues to climb (a test of the prostate) and they are referring me to a urologist who will advise me on…
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Starting treatment on Tuesday.
I'm pretty scared. I'm fastening my seatbelt! I knew it was coming i just didn't know what form. Bendamustine would be the answer. With Rituxin. Then Neulasta. I'm freaking scared. I'm sure I'll be fine but I am scared. I know what I have read in the last few days this isn't as traumatic as it could be. I think.…
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Good luck today, Jeff
I think you have an appointment today. Just wanted to say "Good Luck!".
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8 down, 0 to go
I can't believe I made it. I hate chemo days!!! I really dislike days 2-4 after chemo. I can't wait for food to taste good!! With all that negativity, I'm cautiouly super happy today as I finished my last chemo yesterday. I will have my big scan in three to four weeks!!! Thanks for all your prayers, hugs, support and info.…
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Radiotherapy after Chemotherapy
Hi, Did anyone here had chance of not having radiotherapy after chemotherapy? I have had 6 cycles of chemotherapy until end of May and in complete remission so far. Nobody says radiation is required or not as the original tumour has gone completely and therefore now have to decide whether i have to go for radiation or not.…
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It's been a fairly good month!
After 3 months of hospital and rehab stays, my mother has been looking and feeling better! Her heart and kidneys are functioning better than they have been in the past yr. she's stronger and the wheelchair hasn't been used in weeks. She's able to bathe and dress w lil assistance needed. Her red count is still only hovering…
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Should I go to the ER ?
Originally I had posted here: http://csn.cancer.org/node/286744 This is probably not the correct forum as if this is cancer, it could be many different kinds, but I'm posting here since swollen lymph nodes all over the body seem to be a major symptom for me. I really apologize for this long post. I'm so frustrated and…
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Prayers now please.
Please.
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For my Dear Friends
I want to kiss you all over. . .
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Hodgkins Lymphoma ABVD
I am battling Hodgkins for the second time. I have noticed that most people have been treated with CHOP. I had ABVD, is there anyone aware of the difference between the two?
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Port-a cath
I had my port-a cath placed the day of my first chemo treatment and unfortunatelly it wasn't placed properly from the start. It was a student who did it and I have a scar that looks open. I heal very well normally (had the biopsy done on the neck at the end of last year which you can hardly see now and I also have the scar…
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Just started Brentuximab
Just wanted to update you guys. The stem cell transplant still hasnt happened. My husband did 2 rounds of ESHAP and had a great response. They collected his stem cells and decided to do one more treatment to see if he would be in complete remission. After fighting with insurance they did another pet scan and it was pretty…
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PET Scan results
Sorry i havent posted sooner, so much going on, the results came back there are no other areas involved except the 3 that were seen originally. I informed my job, they are so understanding, they told me that if i need to leave sooner than the 2 week notice i gave them its fine, this will be my last week as i have a lot to…
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Rituxan and Childhood Immunizations
My little almost 5-year-old granddaughter is scheduled for some immunizations and I have been asked to go with her. She will be getting Dtap, MMR, IPV, and Varicella (chicken pox). It occurs to me that since I am on Rituxan, that it may not be safe for me to go for this appointment. Or maybe not even be around her for a…
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Richters lymphoma
My husband was diagnosed with CLL 4 years ago. In march it transformed into Richters Lymphoma which is very aggressive. He just finished 6 cycles of RChop and had a pet scan earlier this week. I am trying to connect with others who have this disease as it is rare. Thank you
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New to CSN
Happy Monday, A little about me - I was diagnosied with Stage 4A classic HL in May 2014, and began my ABVD treatment June 2. I have had treatments two and three both postponed by a week due to very low white and red cell counts. I finally have treatment #3 tomorrow and will begin taking Filgrastim the following week for…