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Can Someone Explain The "watch And Wait" Reasoning For Treatment?
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I was just diagnosed a week ago and don't meet with my doctor to discuss next steps until after the new year. He mentioned possibly doing "watch and wait" method and I've read a lot that backs that up, which really surprises me. Why would you wait until things got worse to pursue any type of treatment?

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

For some types of blood cancer there's no evidence that early treatment, when you have no symptoms, improves outcomes. Instead, doctors recommend saving treatment for later, when it will have the best… read more

posted February 22
What's The Most Important Thing You Learned About Living With Lymphoma This Past Year?
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

That’s great. St Jude is the best.

posted 4 hours ago
In What Ways, If Any, Has Your Lymphoma Affected How You Consume Alcohol?
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I have reduced substantially my consumption. Now I drink red wine sporadically in social events. Reduced consumption by 90-95%.

posted October 7, 2023
Anyone On Here Have Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma?
A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

I didn't see it listed as one of the "lymphomas". I was diagnosed February 20, 2019. I had chemo and was told in October that I was in remission.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Hi I was diagnosed with diffuse large b cell double hit and stage 4 in March 2023. Went into remission in October after their 6 chemo treatments of rchop. Got to do most of the infusion (24 hrs at a… read more

posted 3 days ago
How Do You Handle Unsolicited Advice Or Comments About Lymphoma?
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Well said

posted September 26, 2023
What Advice Do You Have For Others About Managing Fatigue?
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Try to get exercise even if its just walking around doing something in the house, (I painted the dinning room walls yesterday) and eat healthy, stay away from saturated fatty foods and sugar. Eat… read more

posted February 25, 2023
Rituxamab Maintenance Therapy - Do Or Don't???
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Hello Group - My name is Pam, 63 year old retired nurse. I just finished 6 months of Bendemustine/Rituxamab (BR) treatment for follicular lymphoma stage 4. The majority of providers are recommending a 2 year - every 2 month infusion of Rituxamab. I've also heard some LLS physicians state they no longer use this protocol due to weakening of the immune system - with COVID and all still active would increase our chances of getting it. Anyone have advise/opinion on this? I personally don't feel… read more

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posted February 27
What Lessons From Your Lymphoma Experience Are You Applying In 2024?
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Good job! your doing a lot of things right from my perspective. Faith in God, good health, family. Keep up the good work.

posted 2 days ago
What’s The One Thing That's Helped You Most With Fatigue?
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Some type of exercise every day.

posted March 18
What's The One Thing That's Helped You Most In Dealing With Cancer?
A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

Chemotherapy? Prayer? Your spouse? Diet? Church, masjid, temple, synagogue? Exercise? What's helped you most as an individual dealing with cancer?

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

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 prayer… read more

posted December 26, 2023
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