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peripheral t cell lymphoma
Hey, im new to the site. My name is Kathy and i joined the site hoping to find resources and people that have this aweful cancer...My brother Tim found out today that he has this and he is in stage iv...I need information on how to help him, He is very depressed and says he dont want the treatment..How can i help him...Any…
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Hey friends, my biopsy was today!!!
Alright! So today definitely was a whirlwind of emotions. The biopsy went perfectly, did not have to dig into a lot. I am very tired from all the IV stuff they put in me to make me sleepy. We will have answers as soon as Wednesday! I was under the impression that I would find out today. But I guess there are certain signs…
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First Chemo down
Well Lymphomaniacs.... you will all be happy to know that I rocked out my first 6 hour chemo treatment today...The nurses found out that they have a wild one on their hands...lol...I talked to them with different accents everytime they spoke to me. I also wore my pink boxing gloves in there, so I could fight cancer.. I…
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Questions for Friday
So i have been thinking a lot about Friday and my biopsy. Since I will be finding out what this swollen lymph node business is before I leave I had a few concerns. If it is in fact a type of Lymphoma or Cancer, what types of questions should I be asking? And what would you encourage me asking? I guess if it does come down…
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First Chemo Tomprrow
Hi All.... My first chemo is tomorrow, scheduled for 7 hours....geesh I am really struggling with anxiety of not knowing what will happen and how I will feel afterwards...is this normal? I love you all so much, I am literally taking you all with me to help fight this disease...they have wi-fi at my oncologists office, so I…
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Scan time
Hey all-- Well, it may not be day +100, but the oncologist has decided to go ahead and have my post transplant PET scan. Familiar pains began showing back up around day +28 or so, and I'm guessing that's why we havn't waited the full 100 days. My hunch says something is wrong, but the SCT has totally scrambled my mind-body…
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NEW TO SITE
Hi Everyone, I am new to this site and am an almost 5-year survivor of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
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My Big Toenail
Chemo has some of the most obscure side effects! Some I knew about--nausea, hair loss. But some have been just weird. I had been told that the Doxirubicin, which is part of R-chop, could discolor my nails. Indeed, I have watched my fingernail change color, little by little, in the past few months. They now have layers of…
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PRAYERS FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON PEOPLE
Prayers go out to the Boston people and the rest of our country concerning the bombing yesterday. The thing is it can happen anyway in the USA. Reminded me so much of the Middle Eastern scenes we all see on the news on TV.
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Mantle Cell Treatment with Bendamustine @ Rituxan
My husband has started treatment with Bendamustine and Rituxan for mantle cell lymphoma. He had an enlarged spleen, bone marrow and colon involment . After 1 treatment the spleen has reduced in size. Unfortunately for his second treatment his WBC's were to low hopefully next Friday. Has anyone else been treated with this?
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Upcoming Scan
Hello All We its that time again...going in for another scan next week. Scan on tues and results on friday. For those who dont know I had B cell NHL. Did 11 rounds of chemo then an auto stem cell transplant. After the transplant I had the all clear given which was of course heaven sent. But the scans give me so much…
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Hello everyone
Hi, I have hodgkin disease, Im 34, two kids, have gone through chemo for three months. My PET scan is in two weeks, Im anxious, positive most of the time, hope you all are doing fine. Any advice on detox after chemo? I am drinking a lot of water and lemon juice best of luck to you all N
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HI GUYS! *Biopsy details
Alright friends here's the scoop: So the dumb receptionist at Arnot Hospital where I was going told me my biopsy was at 11:00 am today (mind you she told me 2 times and then another lady said 11:00am.) SO...I am driving to go get my mom and sister for it, and recieve a phone call from this girl at Arnot.. "Hi this is _____…
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Birthday and up at 4 am
Hey everyone. Just thought I'd let you know I got the port, did the ultrasound guided biopsy and day one of chemo done yesterday. I go back this morning for 2nd day chemo. Am hoping all goes well bit I did get a happy surprise this morning. Got up t 4 am noticed the egg sized lump in the airmpit went down to a jellybean…
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new girl
hi ive had only my second chemo for non hodgkins lymphoma. I do have side effects that im curious about.
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THE BIG SCAN
Just wishing Sue the best on her scan tomorrow. I know how she feels with the waiting, but what else can we do. Again, the BEST of luck and will be thinking of you. John
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Whats wrong with this picture???
As our country goes bankrupt and more people than ever live in poverty and a foreign country has all but declared war on us and don't forget the 91,000,000 who have dropped out the work force our Socialistic leader is on the campaign trail to take away our second amendment rights. His own party is turning on this maniac.…
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after treatment depression
I'm a 42 year old female that just finished treatment for stage 3 hodgkins lymphoma. I finished on Feb. 27th. I thought when I finished treatment I would be able to move on with life. That's not happening. I'm depressed, scared, anxious and unable to figure out where my life goes from here. I've started an antidepressant…
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Hello...New to the area
Hello all, I am new to the forum and new to the lymphoma diagnosis. I just got diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, I am 36 years old and a single mother of a wonderful 8 year old boy. I am devastated by this, I am a very healthy woman and don't feel or look sick. At the same time, I have a slow growing cancer insidde me,…
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Back pain/heart issues?
You guys are going to get sick of me! I was wondering if anyone who has enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum/hilar regions have experienced back pain or heart fluttering? Is it possible that the nodes can get big enough to cause issues in these two places? The back pain is in the middle of my back between my shoulder…
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TIME MAGAZINE COVER RE CANCER
TIME MAGAZINE COVER RE CANCER, APRIL 1. http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20130401,00.html I have not read the article yet. Nancy
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Wheeze on chest
My daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s in July of 2010. She had ABVD & Radiation which was all finished in August of 2011. She has been fine and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in December. She went for her regular check-up yesterday and her doctor heard what she called a “wheeze” on her chest. She had a large mass…
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Family/Friends
Hey everyone, pray this finds all of you well. I was just wondering if any of you have had issues with your family/friends, & how do you deal with them? I don't want to be rude or mean, but some of it is starting to really bother me & I don't need the added stress of that on top of everything else. Keep in mind I'm still…
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Back to chemo
Well, I am on relapse #5. I go Wed for biopsy and port and chemo again. This time will be Treanda. I hope it goes well since day 2 on Thurs is my birthday....I really hate cancer.
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Update - still in PR!!! Next appt in 6 months!!
Hi All, The subject line was the great news!! The other news (and perhaps the reason for my terrible anxiety) is that my oncologist passed away on Saturday from cancer. (Not lymphoma) What a shock! ! They handled it well, brought in a social worker with a nurse (that I know very well) to tell me. I knew my doc was being…
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STAGE I NLPHL
19 YR MALE CERVICAL NLPHL STAGE IA CECT CHEST/ ABD AND BONE MARROW NORMAL NO PET DONE SHOULD HE RECEIVE IFRT OR EFRT OR 2-3 CYCLES CHEMO WITH IFRT ???
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Picture change
Jim, Do you know how to change the pictures we have as our avatar ? Thanks, John
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Help
Hi, Im new to the site, I just finished Chemo and Im having a diffcult time readjusting. Anyone gpne thru this?
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Low white blood count
Hi everyone. My sister had a low white blood count and has been this way the last 3 times it has be checked. Doctor said they would check it again in a year because they have to wafor lye lymphoma.shebhas not been sick but did have the Cdiff virus after surgery last year. Does this sound okay. Thank you.
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Second Opinions
Getting a second opinion seems to be a popular subject around here and I wanted to share my recent experience. I never asked my doctor for a second opinion, but he himself referred me for one to Duke University. (His word was "consultation", not second opinion if that helps anyone ask for one). The Duke doctor sent my…