HI, I was diagnosed with a MALToma, which I understand is incurable and I had been well up until 2020 when the illness spread to my lungs and I ended up having a years worth of chemotherapy, (bendamustine) , it ended my career, and the debilitating fatigue...
I have started experiencing allergic reaction 4 months after finishing 6 sessions of r chop. Antihistamine tablets and creams appear to have little effect. Has anybody else experienced such an effect and what has been most effective in providing any relief...
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Hi everyone . I was diagnosed in 2016 with NHL , and had ritriximab treatment . I was in remission for 5 years and in 2022 then needed treatment again having ritriximab and chemotherapy. I currently have a lump on my neck and had a scan yesterday ....
Hi, Recently diagnosed. About to start 6 rounds of chemo, just waiting on the results of my pet/CT scan I asked about egg freezing when I was diagnosed as I've always wanted to have children. I had a miscarriage a year ago and we have been trying...
I have been told I have MALT Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage 1 EA Low Grade Slow Growing and have a second appointment with the haematology consultant on Thursday 18th January to discuss way forward as we are away for a few days from Monday next and the clinic...
I've just finished my 6rh load of RCHOP and am finishing the course of tablets. My anxiety levels are through the roof waiting for my ct scan date. I've got the date for heart scan. And finally getting bad tooth removed. How long does it generally take...
I have low grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 3 places underarm, lung and abdomen and told as I have only a couple of symptoms I.e fatigue I will not be needing treatment for now just monitoring every three months, feel I’m one of the lucky ones.
I finished treatment for non Hodgkin lymphoma and cervical cancer 6 months ago (got the all clear). However, I have developed peripheral neuropathy in my hands. Has anybody else experienced this? Can any advise on ways to alleviate pain? Linda
Hi, I've just finished CHOP Chemo for T Cell Lymphoma and noticed that my ear piercings, which I had done over 20 years ago, are very sore and painful. I wondered if this was a result of the chemo and if anyone else had experience of it? Many thanks.
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