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Miami, FL
May 15, 2023
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Members shared their experiences with excisional lymph node biopsies in the neck under general anesthesia, with several describing situations... Read more

Members shared their experiences with excisional lymph node biopsies in the neck under general anesthesia, with several describing situations where initial core biopsies didn't provide enough tissue for confident diagnosis, leading to the need for full surgical removal. Many members emphasized the importance of self-advocacy when facing dismissive doctors, sharing strategies like seeking second opinions, requesting hemapathology specialist reviews of existing tissue samples, finding a trusted primary care doctor willing to order comprehensive labs, and persistently pushing for answers despite medical gaslighting. A recurring theme was the emotional and financial exhaustion of navigating unclear diagnoses, with members offering fierce encouragement to never give up, trust your own body, and lean on faith and community support while waiting for results and fighting for proper care.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

We will get answers and there’s always treatment. We have to keep the faith and stay focused to be our own advocate. Thank God you insisted of getting more tests. We have to listen to our bodies and be warriors.
God is with us and will get us through this. Praying for you, my friend. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗

June 2, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

PCP ordered a Hematopath Consultation Smear, Metabolic 14 panel, CBC Differential and I messaged when I got home and asked them to add ESR and LDH labs to those orders if possible. We will see what it comes back showing but having a AA/EPA of 27.3 is wayyyyyy past normal range! It states anything over 20 is considered cellular inflammation. This journey just keeps on taking lefts, rights, detours and emergency stops. I just want a little break of somewhat normalcy again and I know that’s no more in my future than being able to receive a whole new body! The mental and emotional toll all this takes on our overall well being is indescribable.

Regarding your tissue sample being sent off for a second opinion that’s a plus. They are going above and beyond to rule in or rule out but not leave lingering questions or possibilities on the table. Prayers for answers for us bothe coming soon I hope!

June 1, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Hi Danielle!
I found out yesterday that tissue went to Massachusetts General Hospital for evaluation(2nd opinion).
I just pray for a correct diagnosis so I can get the proper treatment.
Waiting for someone to call me with my results, soon.
How are you doing?

June 1, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Same…. in the waiting game phase.

Have u ever heard of a AA/EPA test? It checks for inflammation etc in the body.

June 1, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Never, never give up, my friend! Please get another opinion. Maybe your PCP can send you more tests, himself. Fight! Someone will listen to you! Have faith! God never abandons us and is a great listener.
Stay in my Lymphoma team! You can learn from others that have shared their stories and know you have a good support group.
Will be praying for you and keep in touch, my beautiful friend! 🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

May 23, 2023

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