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Hi, I’ve finally been diagnosed with the above type of lymphoma, decision on treatment to be finalised on Friday 12th. I don’t have any symptoms, am feeling really down today, just wondering what the point of treatment is ️
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...
Hi I am so happy to finally get onto this community, it means such a lot. My Dad was diagnosed with non hodgkin's Lymphoma high grade about two weeks ago after two months of him falling ill suddenly. He is 81 years old and before this happened, was the...
Currently on R-Gemox for relapsed NHL but the cancer has compromised L2 vertebra so cannot stand or walk without support hence am on oxycodone and paracetomol all the time. Has anyone else had to deal with the incrssant back pain?
Hi all, I was diagnosed with lymphoma of above in May, and started two months Rituximab treatment, once a week….I now have to be monitored every three months for two years. i had my first monitoring consultation a month or so ago and I’m in remission...
Hello. My names Claire and I’m reeling from my CT scan results I received last week! I have non Hodgkin lymphoma everywhere in my chest, neck, jaw and groin. I also have a really big bulk mass in my chest. I am absolutely terrified. I’ve had a biopsy...
Just wondering, Is there any IOS App that people would recommend? Thanks in advance
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...
Hi I’m driving myself mad with worry, I had a large 20cm lump come up on my thigh last summer, a biopsy revealed marginal zone lymphoma, ive had no other symptoms, i had a pet scan which also showed small volumes in my Hilar and pelvic nodes, my lovely...
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