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Nienhagen, DE
March 17
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PamM2,
Hi!! So glad you finished your treatments!! Congratulations! And that you did well with them. Probably the biggest thing is the fatigue. I still have some fatigue all these yrs later. But that’s a small price to pay. I thought I’d finish my treatments and be up and running again. But, it took time to get my energy back. My hair came back about half the thickness and won’t grow past my shoulders for some reason? But again, small price. I feel blessed to be in remission everyday. I try to exercise daily (walk) , eat right and I cut out coffee and soda. I drink water and green tea now. Cut way back on sugar too! Before being diagnosed I used to stress about everything. Now after this journey I’m more laid back than I’ve ever been in my life. Stress isn’t worth it. So I’ve had some good changes too. Sending you a hug!! Kelly

March 17
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That is great to hear! So happy for you. I finished 6 rounds of rchop and am waiting for a pet scan next month to see if I had a complete response. Still recovering from round 6 but I have been very lucky not to have had severe side effects during treatment for which I am truly grateful .
Worse side effects now are chemical tasting mouth and some off and on nausea but no vomiting. Thank God!!!
How have you done once treatment ended ?

March 17
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

PamM2,
Hi! I had mine approximately 6 weeks ago after I finished my rchop chemo. Kelly

March 17
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Thank you for your response !! I hope you are still doing well!!!

March 17
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When is a PET scan ordered after finishing R-CHOP treatment?

A PET scan is typically ordered after completing R-CHOP treatment to check how well the therapy worked and to see if the cancer is gone. The timing can vary, but it's commonly done after the final cycle of chemotherapy.

PET scans are particularly useful for Show Full Answer

When is a PET scan ordered after finishing R-CHOP treatment?

A PET scan is typically ordered after completing R-CHOP treatment to check how well the therapy worked and to see if the cancer is gone. The timing can vary, but it's commonly done after the final cycle of chemotherapy.

PET scans are particularly useful for monitoring lymph nodes after treatment and determining if a tumor has responded to the therapy. They help doctors see if there are any remaining cancer cells by showing areas where glucose is being consumed at high levels, which indicates active cancer.

Some people may also have follow-up PET scans during ongoing surveillance to monitor for any signs of cancer returning. The specific schedule for your scans will depend on your individual case and your doctor's recommendations.

It's completely normal to feel anxious while waiting for scan results. Many people with lymphoma experience this "scanxiety," so you're not alone in those feelings.

March 17

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