Hello
I was diagnosed with Waldenstrom
Christmas Eve 2021. The oncologist told me over the phone after I had a bone marrow biopsy. When he told me, I didn’t hear a word he said after that. I was home alone when he called. I told my husband when he got home.
I did not tell my family through the holidays, it was very hard to keep that secret but I didn’t want to ruin Christmas for my family.
I have had no treatment, I am on a watch & wait situation. I am fatigued all the time, have lost 25… read more

Examples: Watch movies, listening to music, hobbies. If you have hobbies tell us about them. 😊

I had local metastasis of my thyroid cancer about a decade ago. To treat this, I had a modified radical neck dissection. At the time, it was determined that I also had NHL. Most, but not all lymph nodes were removed. My thyroid endocrinologist performed ultrasound checks annually. In these checkups, he measured the size of the remaining lymph nodes to determine if I had any growth.

I continue to monitor the thyroid cancer using established blood tests. What is the standard of care for… read more

Do you use things spiritual in dealing with your cancer?

If so what do you use? Prayer? Meditation? Certain books? Church, synagogue or mosque? Music? Poetry? I ask because I'm always looking for useful spiritual tools. Personally I use 12 step material and the book A Course In Miracles along with prayer. And there are certain organizations that I've found useful, that send out free booklets and magazines. But I'm always looking for useful things to add to my repertoire.

Anyone have an opinion about this medication, Good or bad. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone gotten a urinary infection while on R-Chop?

Imbruvaca