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Hi all, i am new ro this site, was on the newbie site, spoke to highlander, anyone else on a similar journey to me, my main worry is if i have pancreatic cancer!! Because of this mass?? MDT leaning more towards Lymphoma, awaiting biopsy of lymphnode in...
Awaiting results of my follow up bloods. Had low dose radiotherapy early February for non gastric Malt. Still no B symptoms but a bit on edge nevertheless. Helps to share anxieties with our understanding community. Thanks.
I’m new to this group and have had first round of chemo for my NHL. I find my anxiety manifests itself in my shoulders and chest tension all the time
I finished my chemotherapy in March. It was RChop. The last few months I've been suffering with joint and muscle pain. Also trigger finger where my fingers are 'locked'. The pain is all over and I'm quite weak at times. My consultant is sending me for...
It's been a nightmare. First diagnosis was 4 years ago when J was becoming very weak. A&E rushed him through for transfusion. 2 fairly good years followed on Rituximab. But he was then transferred to a different doctor who obsessed on platelets and ignored...
Hi a bit of background first! My fiancé was diagnosed with stage 2 3b follicular non Hodgkin lymphoma back in 2012. He has R CHOP and rituximab maintenance and has remained disease free for almost 10 years A few months ago he started noticing he was...
Hi all, second post here - but first post since I've had a proper diagnosis. Long story short, I've recently been diagnosed with lymphoma (marginal zone b-cell, specifically) and am awaiting my treatment (R-CVP) on Wednesday. I'm currently...
My partner aged 70 was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma in June this year. His consultant will see him for the third time late September with a view to starting treatment within 2 weeks after. Due to him also having Atrial Fibrillation he is scheduled...
Hi, Just wanted to reach out into the ether After a 4 week wait, I found out yesterday that the lump in my breast is not breast cancer but NHL. I have to wait for another referral now so am a little in limbo. I have been told that referrals can be 2...
Hello, I’m new to the forum, having recently been diagnosed with “ Extra nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma’. I had no idea how many different types there are until I read this website! I’m going to be tr ted with Rituximab starting next week . I’m most worried...
