T- Cells in node sampling show 84%T-cells:7.2:1 CD-4 /CD-8 Ratio 10.6 % of cells are atypical CD-5 ( bright)/CD-4 positive T-cells lacking CD-3/CD-8/CD/10/CD-16/CD56.

I am in remission from HL but for almost 2 years since my treatment ended I have had hot flushes every day, often during exercise but sometimes when I am not doing anything. My health team say they don’t worry about sweating during the day but it is uncomfortable and foes worry me.

Pet scan lit up for two 4cm x 3cm lymph nodes-SUV 14/16 (does that mean anything?) in lumpy lymphs near kidney and right next to outside of colon tissue -oncologist diagnosed lymphoma today but no type yet, biopsy this week if they can reach them. Pet scan says consistent with active lymphoma. Is biopsy the only true lymphoma diagnosis or can the Pet and MRI alone be enough? Conceded to his diagnosis but started questioning without biopsy. Is biopsy in this case for type only?

Are any woman having problems with soreness after intercourse. Or maybe yeast infection caused by meds?

During chemo I was given Ondansetron OTD... About as useful as a back-rub. I asked for Marinol. The more modern of form of this cannabinoid is called Syndros. I was told it is approved only for AIDS related disease and anorexia. I was personally surprised as everyone should know by now that the one noteworthy reputation cannabis and related drugs are known for is it's use during chemotherapy. No problem though, my doctor got me a prescription for it. It worked wonders... I had a good, improved… read more

I had been feeling not very energetic for so long, that I got a mild depression. I wonder if Lymphoma was cooking.