Good morning : The PET scan in November 2023 identified a 3cms mass in the right lung but it was missed in the analysis and was only identified in the PET Scan in July 2024. It hasnt changed in size but its avidity has increased from 4 to 5.8. The original...
My husband has had a bit of a rollercoaster with his lymphoma the last couple of weeks. First the good news. He had a PET scan and the results came through very quickly. He’s had a complete metabolic recovery. We know there’s still a long way to go...
Hello, I finally have a diagnosis after a year of tests etc… today I saw consultant who confirmed Malt Lymphoma.. I still have a PET scan Saturday which will show how much the nodule in my lung & 4 other lumps have grown. Consultant has suggested I...
Good morning, I am at the very start of whatever journey this turns out to be. I have to say that just reading some of the posts and the responses has already given me some much needed perspective, breaking the cycle of the 'whirlwind' of thoughts...
Hi has anyone any advice to share on the course of intrathecal methotrexate given at the end of R-chop treatment please? After my husband finishes his 6 courses of R-chop we were told he’d have 2 separate hospital stays of 4/5 days for this. So...
I had my last R-Chop session in May, unfortunately it didn’t work, but I’m still having back pain, nothing I do helps. Is this normal?
Good afternoon to everyone. Got my PET Scan report, seems there is another 28mm mass somewhere else which wasn’t picked up in the November 2023 scan. Of course no biopsy has been done on this one. Does seem to be stable though. The main mass seems to...
Hello! Im just reposting here as a user kindly let me know this would be the place to link with people who’ve gone through a similar experience to me. Ihave just completed 7 months and 6 chemo sessions of treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Unfortunately...
Previous post I'm working hard to avoid letting my overactive imagination get too far ahead of me - and I am absolutely NOT diagnosing myself. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can about what the professionals on my case are thinking/looking for...
Cancer started in the eye and spread to brain. Anyone else in a similar situation? Any success stories with regards to chemo/radio and or steroids?
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