Hi rubiatexan and welcome to the site. I read from your profile that you're doing RCHOP. I assume you are also doing the dreaded prednisone (steroid). What kind of side effects are you curious about? There will be others here to greet you shortly. Great group of people here. Liz is from Texas (I lived in Houston for many years but am in NC now).
Hello! What variety of NHL do you have? Someone here will have the same type, or the same treatment, and can share experiences. As to a PICC line, I have a Power Port in my right chest (since August 2008) and I had a Hickman catheter in my left chest during apheresis (stem cell collection). So, lotsa plumbing experience, almost all good.
Sorry, I can't answer that question for you because I went through menopause a couple of years ago, (55 now), but it sure wouldn't surprise me. Your body is going through a lot of stress and grief right now. Did they do a pregnancy test before they started treatment? Check with your oncologist's office and whatever you do, DON'T stop using birth control because your period is not showing up on a regular basis.
Hi Cindy, I'm new here too. Only been part of the group for a few weeks. I have Follicular Non-Hogkins Lymphoma and just finished 8 rounds of R-chop. It seems to me that most people here have a port rather than the picc line, myself included, and I am curious about why your doctor chose that option for you?
I have a different NHL and I also got a different treatment than you, but there are many here with the same type as yours. The're many great people here that will help you with many of your questions. I'm also from TX. I live in El Paso. Take care
Joined: Aug 2011
Welcome
Hi rubiatexan and welcome to the site. I read from your profile that you're doing RCHOP. I assume you are also doing the dreaded prednisone (steroid). What kind of side effects are you curious about? There will be others here to greet you shortly. Great group of people here. Liz is from Texas (I lived in Houston for many years but am in NC now).
Again welcome and big hugs to you.
Jim
Joined: Apr 2013
thanks
thank you! and thanks for the hugs! yes I am taking prednisone. well my one question is girl related. i need to post a picture.
see ya and hugs back
Cindy
Joined: Feb 2013
Hi
Welcome and ask away. I'm on chemo number two but it's r ABVD. Great group of people here just wanted to say hi.
Jonathan
Joined: Apr 2013
hi
hey!
thanks for saying hi!
Cindy
Joined: Apr 2013
hi
hey!
my first question is girl related. do you have a picc line?
Cindy
Joined: Nov 2011
Welcome!
Hello! What variety of NHL do you have? Someone here will have the same type, or the same treatment, and can share experiences. As to a PICC line, I have a Power Port in my right chest (since August 2008) and I had a Hickman catheter in my left chest during apheresis (stem cell collection). So, lotsa plumbing experience, almost all good.
Joined: Apr 2013
i believe
follicular i think?
Joined: Jul 2012
I'm a girl. .
Hi Rubiatexan,
I had Hodgkins Lymphoma and finished up 6 cycles of ABVD at the end of December. Just went for my three month check up and got an all clear today!
What girl thing would you like to know? And I also had a PICC line.
Joined: Apr 2013
hey!
i wanted to know if your period stopped? i think mine has? i had pain around
my picc line but i had my dressing changed and part of the port rubbed a blister on
my arm. hi!!!! by the way!!
Joined: Aug 2011
Did a search for you
I did a search related to your question. Click on the link below for some responses:
Google Search Related to Your Question
Joined: Apr 2013
cute
thanks! the cyber hug is cute thanks
Joined: Jul 2012
Don't have the answer
Sorry, I can't answer that question for you because I went through menopause a couple of years ago, (55 now), but it sure wouldn't surprise me. Your body is going through a lot of stress and grief right now. Did they do a pregnancy test before they started treatment? Check with your oncologist's office and whatever you do, DON'T stop using birth control because your period is not showing up on a regular basis.
Wish I could of more help.
Joined: Apr 2013
congrats!
way togo! i dont know all the abbreviations?
Joined: Aug 2011
Yay on the good news!
Just wanted to cheer your good news! Wonderful!
Joined: Mar 2013
New Girl
Hi Cindy, I'm new here too. Only been part of the group for a few weeks. I have Follicular Non-Hogkins Lymphoma and just finished 8 rounds of R-chop. It seems to me that most people here have a port rather than the picc line, myself included, and I am curious about why your doctor chose that option for you?
If I can help in any way, let me know, OK?
Rocquie
Joined: Sep 2011
Welcome Rubiatexan
Welcome Rubiatexan,
I have a different NHL and I also got a different treatment than you, but there are many here with the same type as yours. The're many great people here that will help you with many of your questions. I'm also from TX. I live in El Paso. Take care
Sincerely,
Liz