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Hello in December I started itching it wasn't all over constant body itching it was like an itch on my leg for 30seconds then 10 minutes later a itch on my arm for 30seconds then 15 minutes later an itch on my head etc etc. This lasted until January...
So in the end, my daughter agreed to go for her 4th and final BEACOPP yesterday. It was delayed for a week because she was adamant she wasn't going to have it, but eventually she agreed. An hour before the final infusion finished she started vomiting...
When my daughter told her close workmate that her scan was all clear, she wasn't expecting the barrage of comments from the rest of the office and it has surprised me how people react when you tell them. Mostly the comments were genuine i.e. "I knew you...
Hi, my son is on escalated beavopdac for stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma. his PET 2 and 3rd cycle of treatment has had to be delayed by a week as he got a temperature and tested positive for Covid. I’m worried about the implications of the delay. Has any...
Hi everyone, Just curious to ask how quickly after the final infusion can the PICC line be removed? It's driving my daughter mad with how sore it is. Thanks
Hi , I’m a 23 year old female . I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 21, did 12 chemotherapy’s in 6 months and finished last February. From last February (2024) until October (2024) I was doing well. Suddenly in October I started having nerve pain...
Hi Ladies, I am 32 F and have finished 4 rounds of esc Beacopdac with my last treatment day on the 26th March. My period stopped throughout treatment, I was just wondering how long after treatment did yours start again? I’m keep getting really warm...
After a very bad week of pain, appointments and anguish, today we were told the scan shows no sign of cancer. It is all clear. My daughter broke down - I think sheer relief. I feel totally numb. Maybe I can't fully take it in because of how poorly she...
My husband has lymphoma and I wanted to join this group for support. My husband now has cancer in his pancreas and liver. I am going crazy and just want to support him.
It's been a while since I've posted on here. Been in remission for 7 months now and all is going well. Recently I've been giving a lot of thought to those who where there for me in the tough times. I should point out that I encourage those around...
