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I am new here , I was diagnosed with NHL 11 years ago with no treatment needed but a recent scan shows I have to start treatment on 14th February don’t really know what to expect any help would be great
Hi, my daughter has just been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will be undergoing a fairly aggressive chemo regime. I’d like to put together a “kit” for her to take with her. Some of the things I have thought of are wet wipes, a drink bottle, eye...
Hi all hope everyone is doing well,I've not been here for a while so I thought it was time to write here. It's been nearly two years since my stem cell transplant and nearly everything is going well as consultant is pleased with my recovery but,I'm...
Hi, just a quick one, after my 5th session I have been suffering from constant acid reflux. Does anyone have any ideas how to alleviate this and any over the counter medicines that will not effect R-chip treatment. kind regards Steve
Hi. Can’t understand why I’m feeling this way with only two radiotherapy treatments next week. My lymphoma is confined to my lung and this will shrink it, or, possibly, eradicate. I’m hopeful for the latter but the former is obviously positive. My diagnosis...
Hi I’m new here an just wanted to say hello
Hi All , I am still buzzing from the news , I got a PET Scan on Friday morning , got the results officially this morning , that's me in remission , Consultant said not full remission as it's not long since I stopped my treatment but all the cancerous...
Hello, I'm new to this. I was diagnosed in Dec with low grade non hodgkins lymphoma. I had a pet scan 23rd Dec and results 24th. My doctor wants me to have radiotherapy. I'm now waiting for an appointment. Can anyone give me an idea how long is it before...
Hi, can any body help. I'm just about to receive my 5th chemo session but all through I've suffered all through from at first discomfort under my lower ribs each side of my chest but now almost constant pain. I've spoken to my head nurse frequently...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with peripheral t cell lymphoma not otherwise specified I am awaiting a pet scan for staging looking to speak to anyone that has or has had this please
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