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I went in for a wellness check last Thursday and the FNP examined what I thought was a lipoma (I have a history of lipomas) near my tailbone. She checked a couple of other of what I thought were lipomas. She didn't say much, just made a surgical referral...
Hi there, I'm new to the group. I do have a question. I was diagnosed with low-grade follicular NHL a few months. In the last few weeks I have been getting night sweats but I wouldn't say they are especially severe (I have had bad night sweats in...
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?
Hi all, My dad has recently been diagnosed with NHL and shortly after finding this out, he had a mini stroke. Luckily he hasn’t suffered many of the symptoms of the stroke, but his red blood cell count quickly declined and he’s constantly stuck to a...
Hi My diagnosis was last week low grade b cell non hodkins lymphoma grade 4. an absolute bolt out of the blue. I’m 55. The grading is really troubling me. I have been told it’s watchful waiting any information or support appreciated
Hi everyone, yesterday I was diagnosed with cell b lymphoma which was found in a growth in my tongue, i am awaiting further tests to be arranged to see if the cancer has spread then this will determine the treatment I receive. I am 35 year old and have...
Hello. Feeling a little lost really. Mother started showing acute changes in cognitive ability and short term memory. Previously diagnosed 5 months prior with intermediate uveitus. Doctors saying it could be CNS lymphoma and waiting a while now for a...
Hello. I'm so emotional right now and cannot stop crying, I can't think straight and don't know how I am supposed to feel. I was given my diagnosis on Friday but cannot seem to process anything at the minute. I have an appointment with the haematologist...
My wife has Hi Grade Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. She has been having Chemo since early February this year and s coming to the end of her initial 6 cycles. We do feel a little left in the dark about what happens next.
I completed my radiotherapy seven weeks ago and have a telephone appointment with the consultant tomorrow morning but havent had any follow-up scans My question is I am still having coughing fits and have a shortness of breath. How do I know if the...
