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Hello everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage 4 DLBCL and had my first chemo session last week. Didn’t know what to expect but it certainly knocked me for 6 - I’m hoping that it gets better as time goes on. I’m due to have 6-8 cycles at present...
Hi all my dad has high grade B cell lymphoma he’s 70 he’s half way through he’s chemo but very breathless even walking a few steps we have spoken to consultant and they mentioned that he’s red blood cells are low and will monitor him he’s white cells...
Hi , Happy belated Christmas , hope you all had a nice time , I was diagnosed in May/June & finished my treatment in September , Since finishing your treatment has anyone had night sweats but more importantly has anyone felt pain & stiffness from head...
Hi folks Just wanted to wish everyone a lovely peaceful Christmas and let’s hope 2022 is a healthy one for all of us. I just wanted to say Thank You to all the lovely people that have supported me over the past 8 months, this site has been a life...
Hi , Gypsy rover ( Jean), I had another appointment at Haematology ward this morning , have had a swollen ankle & its now an all over pain , I have a localised feeling in my right thigh for 3 weeks so the consultant is sending me for another PET Scan...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed back in April but as it was caught early I only needed 3 chemo sessions and three weeks of radiotherapy. I managed the chemo reasonably well but h ad more after effects from the radiotherapy which are gradually disappearing...
Hi All Shawn here. Just wanted to introduce myself. Diagnosed with NHL in June and have been through 6 cycles of RCHOP and my first (of two) high dose methotrexate treatments. Had a PET scan after my RCHOP cycles which showed “complete metabolic response...
Hi everyone It is hard for me to share my experience . But I will start with it. In may 2021 I have noticed that lump on the back of my head is growing so I went to my GP ( covid-19) was almost ending ..... 1st appointment 10th of May , diagnostic...
Hello everyone!!! I am hoping to find someone who has gone through this that can give some insight because I've googled everything and it only leads to crazy intense panic attacks. So here is the situation. My mom was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma...
My Dad has been diagnosed with High grade B Cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma. Since diagnosed he has rapidly gone down hill and tonight he was delirious and distressed. He is 77 years old and has an appointment tomorrow to discuss treatment or not. I am scared...
