Hi Diagnosed with Classical Hodgkins 2 days ago aged 29. I have underlying health condition (Psoriatic Arthritis). Very anxious and unsettled few days. Awaiting PET scan next week however been told it will be just under 3 weeks before starting chemo...
Can I ask has anyone experienced feeling detached from the world.it feels like dissociation however I've questioned whether it was caused by my cancer after a recent diagnosis. Just a background, these symptoms started approximately 2 years ago. I previously...
This treatment (cycle 4a) was the first treatment without having Bleomycin in the ABVD chemo regime, which is good. Everything seems to be going In the right direction. I don't want to speak too soon...its day 4 post chemo but I've not experienced the...
Hi, My wife was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin Lymphoma mid February this year. After biopsies and a PET Scan, the consultant told us that the plan was 2 rounds of ABVD followed by a PET scan and some radiotherapy. At her third chemo session (session...
Hi all! Just wondering if anyone knows what levels your bloods need to be at neutrophils for chemotherapy going ahead? TIA
Hey everyone, my names satori and i’m 20 years old . I was diagnosed with hodgkins last September and had no evidence of disease in December of 2021. I just finished chemo March 17 of 2022 and I have an appointment to go over my pet scan tomorrow and...
Hi, Bit of a strange one, I am one month after completing my chemo. During my treatment I had three cycles of AVBD. My hair made such a valiant effort to stick around, it fell out very gradually so it wasn’t really noticeable. However after completing...
Have been referred under 2 week pathway and gave haematology appointment Tuesday have swollen lymph nodes groin and neck and under arm -serious night sweats and itchy skin ! For past 2 weeks the exhaustion is evil I even feel worn out in bed ! Is this...
Hi, I am now just over half way through ABVD, although they have now dropped the B as the lumps have responded well. I am only 42 (Only ) and was having regular monthly periods before treatment. When I asked the doctor if this was likely to put me into...
Hi all. My husband was diagnosed with classical HL in Feb 2020 aged 38 and following successful ABVD treatment, has been in remission since July 2020, total metabolic response. Had clear PET scans in November 2020 and May 2021. We have found it very hard...
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