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Hi everyone
I was diagnosed with probably follicular lymphoma 18 months ago. Last March my lymphocyte count was 18.8 and looking like chemo by the end of this year. Since then I have taken turmeric tablets for an arthritic knee. My lymphocyte count has gradually gone down to 2.6. Has anyone else found this happening? I feel very fit and healthy. I do not know if the decrease is related to the turmeric or it is just a coincidence. I would like others points of view.
All the best to you all.
A title, it's my blog the title can be anything I want it to be but could I think of one, NO! Hence the actual title. Before you ask yes I did sit staring at my iPad for twenty minutes trying to think of something!
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BUT
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Whatever...
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You know, the one everyone talks about!
The one that any one of us could be hit by!
That bus that some how is meant to make a Cancer diagnosis, easier to deal with!
You know the bus that could hit me tomorrow, whereas I could live with Secondary Cancer for Years!
That bus that could kill any of us without warning!
SCARY thought? Actually no!
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