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Newly Diagnosed - Dilemma

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Subject: Newly Diagnosed - Dilemma
Date: 05/23/2007

Hello All,

 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.  I am a 28 yr. old male, in otherwise good health and shape. 

I have a bit of a dilemma...after my surgeon gave me the diagnosis I scheduled consults with two different physicians.  They both concurred with the diagnosis but they each suggested a drastically different course of action.

The first Dr. suggested we start aggressive treatment right away and start looking towards a bone marrow transplant as the best option. The second doctor suggested that, because I have no symptoms that we should take a "watchful waiting" approach.

Both paths seem to have their pluses & minuses...has anyone been in a similar situation and is there some advice you can offer?

 

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