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 sickā¦ read more
Thank you for sharing and expressing your vulnerability. I think you should consider your situation as two separate problems. Instead of wondering how to be ill, and work, first work out how you copeā¦ read more
Examples: Watch movies, listening to music, hobbies. If you have hobbies tell us about them. š
I have self managed my investments since retiring in 2011 - am doing a major restructure/simplification overhaul now. I sometimes spend hours watching finance programs when the markets are open andā¦ read more
I was diagnosed with MZL in June and was treated by Dr. Andre Goy (https://www.regionalcancercare.org/physicians/a...). It might be a good idea to inquire what type of MZL she has as there are formsā¦ read more
Has anyone with NHL had a terrible time with side effects of the booster? I got mine on Sunday and have had a terrible reaction! So weak sick, tired the works!????
Denise I feel the same -- that there is a connection. I believe the vaccines can "pull the trigger," on something brewing in the body such as cancer, autoimmune disease, etc. I know 5 people diagnosedā¦ read more
Thank you, Valerie.....The more I think about my experience, the more I recall and wanted to share with you.....Although I was very inexperienced with cancer and the process that followed theā¦ read more
Chemotherapy? Prayer? Your spouse? Diet? Church, masjid, temple, synagogue? Exercise? What's helped you most as an individual dealing with cancer?
I say, a spiritual practice is the best way to rise your spiritual energy. If you are Christian find a Christian spiritual practice that you can use (Bible spiritual reading, silent prayerā¦ read more
Yes but there are so many good and new treatments for lymphoma that you are better off trying a different treatment regimen. Treatment updates here: https://news.cancerconnect.com/non-hodgkins-lym...ā¦ read more
Before I started the radiation therapy, the specialist said: āthis/I will cure youā(coincidently his last name in French and English is HERO)! I thought: ānice of him to think so. I think this guy takes his last name a little too seriously.ā Was I being too cynical? Yes, because I prefer to face reality with facts in order to be able to make relevant decisions and plans. Fact is, in my case at least, radiation would help āclearā the area to be treated temporarily. Radiation, as far as I know, isā¦ read more
Exactly I'm writing every thing down
Sorry that you have such a full plate. I hope you take some time to rest and relax if you can.
No. I donāt believe my cancer or anyone elseās was Covid vaccine related. I was diagnosed with NHL / DLBCL in August 2021. I had already had 2 COVID vaccines earlier that same year. My oncologistā¦ read more