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Hi, I posted on this page earlier in the year while waiting to see a rheumatologist but didn't have a definite Sjogrens diagnosis at that point. I had surgery and radiotherapy last year for early stage breast cancer. I had been waiting to have further...
I have now discussed my treatment plan with the haematologist and its to be radiotherapy. The oncologist has recommended three weeks of treatment My question is because I forgot to ask the oncologist at the time, is can I drive after each session...
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'm new here, it's my daughter who has NHL and I'm struggling seeing her so poorly.
I'm a Healthcare worker, now on the receiving end! Started R-CHOP chemo in Nov for NHL. Now D14 post 3rd cycle of 6. Had major prob with losing my taste. ( my growth was on back of my tongue) This cycle lost it D1. Surviving on 1 - 2 smoked sausages a...
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...
Hello, My partner has CNS Lymphoma, it took about 8 weeks to diagnose with a brain biopsy after all other tests and scans came back inconclusive. His consultant is making arrangements for him to start his treatment urgently next week due to symptoms...
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...
Hi all, My dad has recently finished round 6/6 of DRC for Waldenstrom's. Unfortunately over the last 36 hours, he has become quite unwell. Seems to be a cold of some sort but with extreme fatigue. Our chemo team has said to keep an eye and bring him...
