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A couple of months ago I had surgery on one of my lungs to grab what was initially thought of as breast cancer mets. Turned out most of the findings were just unrelated rubbish but one of them was flagged as NHL, likely follicular b cell. They were sure...
Hello all. I'm wondering if there's anyone else out there feeling anxious over whether to continue Rituximab Maintenance in light of the current Covid situation? Last week, I got my 8th treatment of 12 scheduled. My consultant has major doubts I will...
Hi just been diagnosed with stage 3 follicular lymphoma. I've had so many tests and biopsies done already but just been advised I need an MRI scan. I'm on a watch and wait but does anyone know why an MRI scan is required. I've had CT X-ray dexa scans...
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with folicular lymphoma, waiting for mri scan, scary time
Morning all I was diagnosed with nhfl in Feb this year, have undergone 6 rounds of o-chop and after my pet scan was given the good news of full remission. I have a lot of pain in my hips, knees and feet and wanted some advice on what supplements would...
Hi folks, I have been off work since May after having started the job in Dec. I was diagnosed with FNHL in April and have been receiving R-CHOP. My employer has been great, but my job is based in a college working face to face with students and staff...
Hi Everyone After months of tests, Cts and biopsies I was diagnosed yesterday. im 44 with two children and feeling extremely anxious as before yesterday I had never heard of it. I have a pet scan on Wednesday to grade it. I feel well and no lumps...
I’ve been lurking here for over two years. Thank you! I was treated for grade 2 stg 3 follicular with BR, no maintenance, 27 months ago. Have two new lymph that I could feel and just got results of Pet. Two very high suvs compared to initial. Several...
Hi All, I completed my OCVP treatment end of last year and all good, scans showing I responded well and now in remission. I was then scheduled for 2 years Obinutuzumab maintenance treatment. The first was postponed for 2 months because of lung infection...
Hi all, I was diagnosed March 1st this year, purely by accident after my GP red flagged my gastric symptoms and thank goodness she did! I have fought to see a specialist right from the beginning and I finally saw one on Monday this week (14th June...
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