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Members responded to concerns about lower back pain and its possible connection to lymphoma, with several sharing that back pain was their... Read more

Members responded to concerns about lower back pain and its possible connection to lymphoma, with several sharing that back pain was their first symptom and led directly to diagnosis, while others noted ongoing pain even after treatment or experienced it as a side effect of Neulasta injections or bone thinning from chemotherapy. Several members emphasized practical next steps, including contacting an oncologist through MyChart or phone to rule out anything serious, requesting a CT scan from a spine specialist, and considering vitamin D supplementation if chemo has affected bone density. A recurring theme was the importance of erring on the side of caution and not dismissing pain, as distinguishing between lymphoma-related symptoms and other causes can be difficult without professional guidance.