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High guys, I'm new here. My husband has been diagnosed with HL in February this year and has started chemo. He's in the middle of his second cycle. At his last physical examination last week, his consultant was pleased that the nymph noids were shrinking...
Hiya, I was just wondering how long it generally takes on average between diagnosis and the start of treatment? I know it will vary but was just trying to get a rough idea. I've had an appointment through for my CT scan next Saturday but not heard about...
Hodgkin lymphoma sucks
it’s been 20 years in remission, but the effects of radiation have made my life pretty much on the toilet. I don’t want to eat. My blood work is slowly getting worse. I don’t know what to do. I’ve tried the gerson therapy. I’m afraid I’m going to get...
Hi, i’m new to the forum, i got diagnosed with Lymphoma last week and i’m currently waiting for haematology to get in touch with a further appointment for a prognosis and treatment plan. I am only 25 and I am quite scared about what is to come. It has...
Dear all. I have only just joined this forum with the hope it will help my anxiety as have been feeling so distressed as I’m sure many of you can empathise. My 23 year old son was diagnosed with 2A Classical Hodgkin’s in August 2022 .. only symptom being...
My Dad was diagnosed with Lymphoma over a year ago and has been having chemo up until last month, we were given the devastating news 2 weeks ago that he now only has weeks to live. Dad is now at home on oxygen and very weak which is very sad and difficult...
Just wanted to say Hi. my Dad was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s in the summer of last year and given 6-18months. He should be on his last cycle of chemo - he had a fall/ infection and then caught covid from the hospital so awaiting his recovery....
Hello, I’m undiagnosed… I just want to know what initially made people go the the doctors? And what symptoms they had before they knew their diagnosis… I have a GP appointment in the new year and I’m terrified I don’t know what to say what I need to...
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