I have relapsed FL, then B cell. This is my 1st question so please bear what me if I am not doing it properly. Has anyone had reactions from this drug?
Anyone else with MCL on watch and wait for MCL? Wondering at what point would treatment start for anyone that was on watch and wait. Not sure I'm doing the right thing.
Trust your own instincts
I'm 45yrs old & was diagnosed with SMZL a couple weeks ago. My partner & I have an appointment with my Dr on 1/9 to discuss next steps, etc. We have decided to not tell our children (16yr old twins, 14 & 11) until after meeting with the doctor. I'm sure they will have a ton of questions I just don't have the answers to yet. Plus, I didn't want it to affect their holidays. We have also not told any family for the same reason. I have only told two of my best friends.
Any advice on how to share… read more
You asked how to tell your children and employer. Great questions
For the employer, not sure you have to formally tell them. Making an announcement can bring more attention than needed versus… read more
Help you take a nap ?????
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
Where are the stats on how long you live without treatment ? How many people out of a Drs client base decide NOT to do Chemo?
where is info on how many people decide not to treat or give up on treatment. Anyone think treatment is worse the disease ?
Some NHL's are not curable. I want to know how those people deal with their life, Hospice and pain control.
Anyone besides me considering not treating.
I can't be the only one.
I am told that my nhl is incurable but treatable. I have finished 6 months of chemo BR and now I’m in maintenance for 2 years. So far I have been managing good. We will see what my ct scan in June… read more
Thank you Vonnie