Hi all,
It's 3rd June, and after being told last night I definitely have DLBCL after a Biopsy last Tues, I'm going to be signing the consent form tomorrow and starting the R-CHOP Chemo on Monday.
Whilst there has been worry and fear from those around me, I feel unnaturally calm. I've had a *huge* lump under my arm since the end of February, and frankly getting a clear diagnosis and plan is more of a relief than anything else....
I also wonder if my long-term (low dosage) of Sertraline may of course be stopping any gnashing of teeth and wailing?
I'm also in a very lucky position that I can work flexible hours with no pressing time constraints - which must help?
I've decided to keep a diary of what meds + effects I have on a daily basis, as I think that will give me a clear view of progress (and even being on Prednisolone for a few days is providing massive relief already)
Anyway - I'll post here with any comments or questions as life takes a small diversion for the next 6 months or so.
Cheers everyone,
DengieBloke (somewhere in the Essex Marshes!)
All the best for tomorrow
Hi Sarah,
I too was a bit down after my 4th cycle, which seemed a lot more brutal in week 1 than the previous cycles - but once I got past that first week, it all seemed much the same as before.
At times it seems to have gone quickly (and my wife thinks it has), but at other times it feels like I've been in an extended lockdown for 2 years (with covid as well)
I'm still feeling a bit nervous about being around lots of people (not covid... just worrying about catching everyday germs), but hopefully that will pass too.
In any case... the new puppy is keeping me occupied!
Love the puppy 
It will take time to develop your way of dealing with infection control and how you mix with people as let’s face it Covid or not you will be more susceptible to infection over this winter….. so one persons ‘small’ could can be your ‘big’ infection but it’s important not to left this become a fear and start to define you…… you are going through a lot at the moment so you need to experience the victory at the end not see it robbed from you.
