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Anyone Have Any Input On Cumulative Effect Of Chemo And Rituxan?
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My husband didn't seem to tolerate this second treatment as well as he did the first. He is nauseous, not eating much and weaker than ever.

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You may want to consider the drug, Syndros. It's synthetic THC, like what is naturally in cannabis, which if you live where it's legal, try it... During chem I would sometimes eat good, but other… read more

Loss Of Appetite And Feeling Like Vomiting. How To Conquer?
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Okay, I know these are common symptoms, but how have you conquered loss of appetite especially when coupled with feeling like vomiting every time you take a bite?

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SteveJ
Love your attitude. We all have to do whatever it takes

Is Any One Out There Anemic And Getting Blood Transfusions. I Feel I Am The Only One In This Category??
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I'm late answering your question, but yes I continued to take my Target med, Ibrutinib while I got the transfusions.

I Care For My 89 Year Old Mom; Who Has NHL. She Has Gone Thru Two Rounds Of RCop Regime . Looking To Connect With Others In This Age Group
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Or their caregivers

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Love and prayers to you ! Peaceful day here today ❤️❤️

Has Anyone Else With Lymphoma Had Low Ferratin Levels? Mine Are So Low That I Am Getting IV Iron Infusions
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4 Things To Know About Lymphoma and Sugar Cravings Read Article...
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yes, I started taking daily iron supplement as prescribed and it is now normal. I take it with food and first take a vitamin C tablet than wait a few minutes to take the iron. It absorbs better.

How Do You Feel After R CHOP For Large B Cell Lymphoma. How Low Have Your Blood Counts Gone? Thanks.
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NH LDBCL was my 2 diagnosis, the RCHOP 21 wasn’t fun
A lot of adjustments…. Learning to sleep w a port
I had extreme dry mouth no matter how much h20 I drank it never went away. I was… read more

Just Finished 2nd Round Of: BR Bendamustine And RiTUXimab (RUXIENCE) Any Side Effects That Anyone Has Encountered?
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Thank goodness!

Is There Anyone Out That Has Had A Stem Cell Transplant?
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I was also very scared. it really was ok. had to give myself shots to boost my stem cells. the machine that took stem cells out of me wasn’t bad at all. getting the cells back was like getting a… read more

My SIL Was Recently Diagnosed With Stage 4 CHL. He Is Only 34 And He And My Daughter Have A 2 Year Old And A 3month Old
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I guess my question is about his blood. He has had 1 and 1/2 chemo treatments and he is going in for blood tests M, W, F to check his red and white cell counts and get transfusions if needed. So far he needs 2 pints of blood every other day.
I’m just so worried and overwhelmed- is this normal?
His cancer is in lymph nodes in chest, spleen and liver are 3 times regular size and pet scan showed a few spots on his bones.

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My NHL was stage three of four when discovered. I had no signs of it except an enlarged lymph node on my neck. It responded very well to the chemo but chemo is very hard on your body. I finished My… read more

Before The Diagnosis, Did You Were Feeling Weak Or Tired Than Normal Along Before (maybe Years Before)?
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I had been feeling not very energetic for so long, that I got a mild depression. I wonder if Lymphoma was cooking.

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I seemed more tired than my golf buddies after 18 holes and couldn’t understand how other women my age got through an 8 hour work day. 1 year before diagnosis I had sharp stomach pain but endoscopy… read more