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?
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
That’s great. St Jude is the best.
I have reduced substantially my consumption. Now I drink red wine sporadically in social events. Reduced consumption by 90-95%.
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.
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
Well said
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
Good job! your doing a lot of things right from my perspective. Faith in God, good health, family. Keep up the good work.
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 prayer… read more