Hi, I’ve today finally been diagnosed with follicular lymphoma. The diagnosis has come following months of tests. My journey began in November when an MRI scan showed multiple lesions on my spine that were considered to be suspicious of malignancy....
Hello all I was diagnosed in Dec 2023 with Follicular Lymphoma stage 4. I’ve had 4 treatments of Rituximab, last one was 1st Feb.Results of my post treatment PET CT indicate I am in remission, I do still have a reduced size swelling under my jaw which...
Good morning, I have just been diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma. I have a small lump in my neck and feel fine but the news has been a shock. I don’t feel particularly scared, angry or worried but I might be naive. My immediate concern has been to...
Hi everyone, My parent has recently been diagnosed with FNHL, I believe stage 3 as it is both below and above the diaphragm. They are due to have a PET scan over the next few weeks, I think this will give us a clearer picture. I know everyone's journey...
My husband will be starting chemo soon and wondered if anyone has had this treatment. Have waited months following scans and bone marrow results to get to this stage. He’s a bit apprehensive but eager to start treatment. Was diagnosed in 2021. Currently...
It’s almost 4 years since my diagnosis and treatment, but I’m still not clear about where it goes from here.
Hi all, new here…i’ve been diagnosed with non hodgkins follicular lymphoma, my first treatment is in 3wks. My lymph nodes are very swollen, in neck, armpits, groin, abdomen and around spleen, so quite a lot. Ive been experiencing bouts of excruciating...
I went to the Doctor with a cold and wheezing that would not go away. Two months later I've had my lungs aspirated eight times and have had chemo and immunotherapy over two days this week. I'm sleepy but have few other symptoms - however being a bloke...
It's been 6 months since I was diagnosed. Lots of test run including 2 biopsys. Confirmed folicular lymphoma about 2 months ago and moved to treatment as my pallette count was sitting around 80-90. No other symptoms other than some obvious (but not overly...
I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin Follicular Lymphoma Stage 3A (low Grade) last year. I had no symptoms apart from a lump on my neck. After two biopsies I was given a diagnosis. I chose Immunotherapy rather than watch and wait. I had 4 sessions of Rituximab...
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