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Hi there, On 10th December 2023, I was given the good news, my lymph nodes and spleen had shrunk sufficiently to be in remission. A few days ago, I discovered a large swelling in my left breast. This is a new symptom. Because of the holiday period...
I have just finished 2 years of mantainace injections in September. Sent for a scan in December got a phone call within 20 hours to say something is there. If my lymphoma has returned what next. I have also just had lymphoedema confirmed in my arm...
A very happy Christmas to everyone. Have a very joyful day.
Saw the Haematologist Consultant for the first time this morning and after talking about my “mass” in the apex of the left lung, seven centimetres, MALT Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and the taking of additional bloods etc, I am now waiting for the discussion...
Hi guys I finished treatment in September and last week had the follow up with my consultant and scan were all positive and all my bloods were except for Vitamin D. Which we are are treating with supplements. But this morning I got the letter from...
I am seeing the Haematologist on Friday morning for the first time after being referred from Cardiology to Respiratory and after receiving the analysis of the biopsy. MALT Non Hodgkin Lymphoma. Slow growing, low grade. My question is “why do I have...
Good morning, Thought I would say Greetings to everyone As with everyone here, the last tow / three months have been fun……. Everyone seemed to think I had Lung Cancer as there is a mass on the top lobe of my left lung - very active according to my PET...
Hi all! I have very recently been diagnosed with lymphoma and have a hospital appointment with haematology specialist tomorrow. Currently having six hourly injections into my stomach to dissolve blood clots in my right lung. I would love to hear from...
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My mum finished treatment July 2022 for nhl in left lung it didn’t work. She been on watch and wait till last month when she having more tightness in chest and tired and felt unwell. She had pet scan and results showed nhl has grown over 1cm, to 7.5cm...
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