The nuclear lymph scan showed several blockages in lower abdominal and back of kidneys
How do I go from here? Since all the maintenance of lymph drainage, oral and IV Lasix don't work any more. I'm fit, active, but the moment I sit down or lie down I pass out, rapid heart rate due the blockage
It feels like if reached a dead-end. Since most of work requires long driving trips and I've got a blackout yesterday behind the wheel. To which Specialist do I go to unblock my lymph system? I can't… read more

I've never been a sick person . I just had a great immune system and didn't catch all the viruses that went around. Now I'm sitting here about to be discharged from the hospital for the second time after being admitted for neutropenia and fever. I'm weak. I must look awful because the doctors are asking if I need any equipment or services I was still trying to work full time but my job got nasty about me missing time and it's either disability or get fired. I just don't know how to be a sick… read more

Any real fast growing lump or tumor on eyeball? Out of control muscles shaking whole arm.

Hi friends, I recently had a bone marrow biopsy that showed that 37% of my bone marrow is being affected by the marginal zone lymphoma. My doctor has recommended 4 weekly treatments of Rituximab. I am curious to know from any of you who have had treatments with this what your experience has been and what I should expect. My understanding is that some people have allergic reactions to the treatment and that it also affects your immune system, but other than that I don’t know much. Thanks in… read more

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I’ve got a question, I’ve got cancer, so much has changed with me. There are times I feel like someone else has taken over my body. I guess what I’m trying to say is that it’s hard having cancer and it’s not just me going through this. My whole life has changed, I can’t travel very far, it’s hard on me. It’s hard enough having cancer, I don’t even go outside anymore unless going to appointments, letting the dog out. My daughter keeps pushing me to come there and there is colorado. Lived in… read more

I'm getting ready to start 4-6 cycles of R-CHOP for DLBCL after we finished all the scans and tests this week. Of all the medical possibilities, chemo is the one I have feared the most over my lifetime, and here we gooo!