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I have Stage II-IIIA Hodgkin Lymphoma, Nodular Sclerosis. Diagnosed in Christmas 2017. The reason it's II-III is because I have some 1.5cm lymph nodes below my diaphragm which my haema-oncologist said to be 'debatable' whether they are cancerous. I have...
Hi I am seeking advice on further treatment following a negative interim pet scan which showed complete metabolic response after 2 cycles of ABVD. I was diagnosed with stage 2a unfavourable (as I had a risk factor of raised ESR...
Hello, Newbie here. Going through chemo but was wondering what was everyone's diet like. I cut out processed foods and sodas. Do you all have cheat days? I need ideas. I'm in a 3rd world country, food prices have skyrocketed and I just need guidance...
I just wanted to pop in and say hello. I have received a diagnosis of stage 2 HL and am starting my first session of ABVD Chemotherapy tomorrow - terrified if I am honest! I have read the side effects leaflet so know what I may be facing and know that...
Hi, Over the last few weeks I have been going through all the tests and scans and have been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma stage 4. They have started the ball rolling with a treatment plan, however it wasn’t what I was expecting. They are starting...
My wife was in hospital for 11 days and discharged on 10th October. On 25th October she was confirmed as having Hodgkin lymphoma. She finally had her first chemotherapy session on 16th November During all of this time she has “been unable to lift...
Hi there , I’ve been lurking on this site for a few months now, I belong to the bladder cancer site (me) and my husband kidney cancer site, he had his kidney out 4 years ago, CT scan every year, this one (July) showed enlarged lymph nodes that I think...
Hi all, I’ve just signed up - my husband has just been diagnosed with stage 4 HL. He is 50 and we have two young children under 6. I just wanted to say hello. I’ve signed up to Macmillan to find out as much as I can about the diagnosis, what to expect...
Hi everyone, Let me start by saying that I am looking forward too getting to know you all even under these difficult circumstances. I am 55 and have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma. As I had been of work since the end of July last...
