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Hi all, I'm new to the forums, so thought I'd introduce myself. In July my husband who is 48 was diagnosed with Stage 2, Low Grade B Cell Lymphoma. It was March when he first felt the lump in his neck, our diagnosis at the end of July seemed to take...
I was an oncology nurse for 7 years during my 20 years in the NHS but have to admit, despite that, I'm rusty as I spent the majority of my career either in emergency medicine (nurse version of a GP I guess but with better stitching and venepuncture skills...
Hi My mum started rituximab on its own last week and second dose this Thursday, on consent form it said this is not a cure just to prolong life, so does this mean she will go in remission if it works after the 8 weeks. She has 6 cm tumour in lung...
Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and trying to find a few answer. First I'll tell you a bit about my story and where I'm at. I was diagnosed with SMZL in July 21. I had had a CT scan to look for another condition (which fortunately turn out to be...
Hello after a long gap. All is well with me, in remission and doing well. However the same can't be said of the cat who has rampant fleas. Has been treated at vet and I have a strong flea spary but I'm wondering if it is safe for me to use in the house...
I would like to encourage those with this disease, I was diagnosed with this, plus Aplastic anaemia in Feb 2017. My check ups are 6 to 12months apart AND I feel good (at 75). Be strong!
Hi I'm 18 years old and was diagnosed with leukemia when I was 16 and hit remission however when I was going through remission I had a relapse I was 17 years old and had to do a stem cell transplant which went well except I had some infections and so...
My heart is bleeding with pain. My 7 year old boy has been diagnosed with T cell Lymphoma Lymphoblastic, it was all going well with chemo since starting his treatment in June 2022, however for the past 4 weeks, he is in hospital and just a couple of days...
Hello my wife was diagnosed with lpl 2 years ago she has had 1 set of treatment and although it is remission we find it is the other problems it causes that interfere with her normal actions. Such as hearing problems , peripheral neuropathy and circulation...
Hello. I had the first of six r-cvp chemo sessions 9 days ago. I've been told that my hair may fall out entirely, or just thin. What have others found? Also, when does it happen, and is it gradual or fast? Thanks.
