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They have been necessary because of the pandemic and risk to patients. But they should become optional and not routine as we come out of it. I think they want to use them to reduce the workload or perhaps they are working from home?
Hi I am getting treatment and I find that I'm having jerks in my hands it's like turrets without the swearing was wondering if any one else has had a similar after effect, I also have numbness in my finger tips but that's not so bad I can cope with...
Hi all, I'm coming to the end of my treatment for folicular lymphoma...I've been told of the risks of it coming back or I could need more sessions if things don't work out... I have seen a change in the mass,but obviously the swelling is still bad...
Hi I’m on 3 month watch and wait and was wondering if you could help. I have two egg sized lumps side of neck / collar bone quite painful most time. Any idea wot they are or cause of them one dr says fluid another isn’t sure. Also feeling nauseous about...
I have been on watch and wait for about 5 years now post treatment. Before the pandemic I opted for 12 monthly appointments to save them and me time. These turned into telephone appointments because of the pandemic. I would be asked to get a blood...
Hi Anyone know how to deal with finger numbness and fatigue in body after having second infusion of O-CVP. Second week started since my second infusion completed. I feel tired and numbness in finger, but is able to perform all activity with my finger...
Hi, my name is Richard, and tomorrow I go for my first chemotherapy, the treatment I am having for my FNHL is that of R-CVP,and I was wandering if anybody had used this form of treatment, and what their experience was like
Hello my husband of 10 years (june8th2012) together 14 has been diagnosed with non hodgkin's follicular lymphoma we've been told its incurable and life expectancy is 10 years at best... If he responds to treatment were currently at watch and wait stage...
I am 42 years old I have diagnosed with follicular lymphoma Low grade and my treatment has started had my first chemo I am doing good , keep myself busy in office work.doing daily exercise,feeling better. want some more motivation from community to...
Hi everyone, just wanted a to say hello. My husband has recently been diagnosed with 3a Follicular Lymphoma. Today was his second of 6 bouts of R-CHOP. We have 2 daughters aged 12 and 8 (9 next week).# I dont think I have any particular questions I need...
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