Latest Lymphoma discussions http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/lymphoma/1,0,119,57.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Anybody know how long you can heat the whole body at 106? I read the article that said to heat a tumor for an hour at 106 but can that be done to the whole body? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,26185,0.htm RedPillMike Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Has anyone experienced treatment with ICE for non-Hodgkins T-Cell Lymphoma for first treatment?  I have read that it is mostly used for recurring Lymphoma. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,26163,0.htm Still a Mom Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Folks, My sister has been detected to have 'Gland cancer'(neck), called "Lymphosis". She is only 18 years old.... Biopsy not doen yet.... she used to have neck gland swellings periodically for last 1 and half year..... But she did not have any other clinical disorders..... Recently she had been to a doctor, who suspected it to be malignant growth.... and the 'FANAC' test result was positive. So please let me know what is the best treatment applicable for this type of patients(residing in INDIA)...... I heard "Tata Memorial center" Hospital at Bomay is the best place in INDIA for treatment....... any other beter place as per your personal opinion ?....Thanks for your time !Subhajit  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,26094,0.htm subhajit Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm awaiting a biopsy. I have enlarged lymph nodes on one side of my neck for 7 weeks. Can symtoms come and go? Like night sweats, chills, and loss of appetite.Thanks   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,26016,0.htm Nana56 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT I took my two year old son to the doctor to check a bump I noticed on the side of my sons throat. The ENT mentioned that there was no infection and sent me to a cancer specialist. The cancer specialist had my son go into Quest for CT_Scan and for some blood work. According to the doctor, everything came out normal except for the size of the lymph node.  Due to this, the doctor said that I had two choices. The first choice was to get a biopsy where there were going to remove the node and send it to get tested. The second option was to simply wait and observe. What do you reccomend? My son eats and acts like any other normal child. I am just afraid that if it is cancer, that it will spread once they try to perform the biopsy. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25806,0.htm rito22 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi,I have a few questions.I'm a 37 year old female.  I haven't been feeling that well for a little over a year.  Nothing horrible, just very tired, frequent infections, fevers. Even when I was on antibiotics I spiked a fever of 102.1 (lasted 4 days), and then it went down to 100.3. My eosinophils were elevated about 7 months ago (they were at 666), then in May 2008 they had gone up even more to 936. My skin itches and I have gotten rashes for what appears to be no reason. Doctor says it is probably from my eosinophils going up. Also have night sweats.My doctor did find some enlarged lymph nodes (left supraclavicular) and left groin.  I was sent for CT scans with and without contrast (neck, chest, abdominal and pelvic scans). Scans showed in neck, left low attenuation level V lymph node, bilateral axillary nodes, bilateral inguinal nodes and left iliac node(measuring 2.5 x1.4 cm).  The other nodes were ranging between 1cm to 1.3 cm.Radiologist recommended a PET scan, which I had today.What does "low attenuation" mean?I was also told by my doctor that CT scans are very good at detailed images and that is why they ordered the PET scan, because what the CT scan is showing is concerning and pointing to Lymphoma and PET scan can help confirm. Can CT scan really see things that well?But doc said even when PET scan is finished and if there is somehting diagnosis still can't be confirmed without biopsy. Is that true?  (I am feeling like a human pin cushion) Sorry to complain, I'm just very concerned and trying hard to keep positive the waiting is awful.Thanks for anwering my questions in advance.Cheryl http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25595,0.htm Cheryl1324 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Has anybody heard of any success stories of being cured by radiowave therapy developed by Dr. Holt in Perth, Australia?  Clinics have been opened also, one in Irland and 28 India in addition to one in Perth, Australia.Thanks so much for any information.    http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25531,0.htm Blessedusall Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi i posted this in another part of the forum but then thought it may be more suited to here, Im 19 years old and have two painless small lumps on the back of my neck, both are in my hairline that have been there for a few months now. One is movable and the smaller one is not as moveable. There is no pain. I am a bodybuilder, and have had neck pain for years. I have a few lipomas already, are these just more or is it something to worry about?I have no other symtoms like weight loss or fatigue, and i had a skin infection around the time i found the lumps. One worrying thing is that I have had Glandular fever and I know this raises your chances of getting Lymphoma.Thank you all for your help http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25520,0.htm bodyguy Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT A routine physical turned into more than i bargained for when my platelet count came in at 110,000. A follow up 2 months later showed the same. Met with a hemotologist 2 weeks later and platelet count was 91,000. He took a bone marrow sample and I am now waiting 7-10 days for the results. Because I have no other symptoms he doubts it is acute leukemia. He says it is problably ITP, but he needs to rule out something more serious. He said that the rest of my blood work was all normal. Knew nothing about Leukemia before this, but having a hard time coming to grips with the idea I could be so sick, while feeling so good. Oddly, he said that the drop to 91K could be a good thing becasue Leukemia usually results in a steady, but gradual drop, while ITP casues platelets to jump all around. I would be grateful if anyone with similar experience could give me some feedback. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25362,0.htm ambrosemario Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT  i have not been on in a while. my husband has been in remission for 9months.(he has stage 3b with symptoms) we go to the doctors every 3 months but they only order blood test and nothing else. my first question is if the cancer is starting to come back how soon does it show up on the blood test?when we first saw the doctors they said 3 three months chemo and no radiation but after they did a gallium scan they said surgery for one and 6 months for chemo followed by 30 days of radiation. so i am not to sure that the blood will show anything.second-before we found out about the cancer he had pain and tingling sensation done his left side. turns out he had a 9cm lymph node by his collarbone was pressing on a nerveand was causing this and that's why he had to have surgery. about 2 weeks ago he started having the same symptoms where his scar is, we went to see they doctor and she said there is a 50% chance it could come back in the same place but blood was fine. so she said to wait til next visit in three months.has anyone that has had surgery know if it is normal to start experiencing pain there year and half later?i have always appreciated the advicethank you http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25152,0.htm chriscaregiver Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT About 6 months ago I went to the dr. because I was not feeling well, the dr. felt my neck and said that he felt a lump. He ordered a ultrasound on my thyroid. Well long story short I never went to get the test.After feeling bad and always being tired I ended up go to the dr. about 3 weeks ago. The dr. reordered the ultrasound. the results came back that I had a lump on my thyroid. So the next test I had was thyroid scan. The scan came back normal and the dr. said that the lump is not on my thyroid. So now they have order a CT scan. The lump has been there for atleast 6 mo. I have been on antibotics a number of times for illnesses but the lump still remails. It is hard and does not hurt. I am 26 and I am always so tired, I just get tired from getting dressed some days. I have found a new lump behind mu ear and near my coller bone. I am very scared and nervous my uncle died from lymphoma,my mom has it, and many of my family has had cancer. Why are we doing a CT scan, what are they looking for. I am so streeed and have started to have anxiaty attacks. I don't sleep well. I know I have not been feeling well for some time now. What could this be/Thank you all for your answers. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24959,0.htm AMT22 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am 30.  I was diagnosed August '07 with stage 4 follicular NHL.  I have been on a trial.  I have been taking rituximab.  I initially had 4 infusions, over a 4 week period.  Since then I have been having it once every 2 months.  I have to do this for 2 years.My recent results are positive: no cancer in the bone marrow.  My ct scan showed that the largest tumour which was 2.4 cm is now done to 1.2 cm.I previously had night sweats.  They are now gone.  I haven't been told that I am in remission yet,  Should I accept that this will always be part of my life?I'm also concerned with ongoing CT scans.  I will be having them every 6 months.  I'm told I need them to check for cancer, but I also know they may create cancer due to the high levels of radiation.  I'm confused.Thanks.t http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24809,0.htm Adrian29 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT My wife was diagnosed with lymphoma.  We have the biopsy next week.  Her nodes are popping up everywhere.  How long will she live does she have a chance to live.Sorry to be not speicific but I do not know anything else.  It is very hard  I know Ishould be strong for my wife and my kids (16 and 14) but I am having a hard time.thankyou. I guess I just need someone to talk to. Rick T.   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24545,0.htm Rick+Cindy Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Does lymphoma change the red, white, and platelet blood counts?   I was wondering if it changes them before any treatment.Helen    http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24516,0.htm HelenHi Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I know it's pretty rare, but has anyone dealt with primary cardiac lymphoma? Actually, even something that's metastisized to the heart? My mom was diagnosed in January and after a long story and many leaps of faith, she had a lot of success with chemo. However, it appears there are still some lingering cells. Anything you can share about treatment, experiences, whatever, is helpful. It's such a rare thing that it would be great to know there's someone out there to connect with. Thanks. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24437,0.htm RuthyP Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am very new to this message board and am looking for some help.  My 15 y.o. son has been sick for about 6 - 7 months with a lot of fatigue, on and off throat problems, rash, hot and cold "flashes".  We found out he had mono sometime in the past, (his EBV was elevated), After getting his bloodwork done and going back to the infectious disease doc 5 weeks after his initial visit, they ordered a CT Scan of Pelvis and Abdomen to check for Lymphoma.  The results say he has "numerous enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes throughout varying in size between 4 mm and 6 mm."  The radiologist did not recommend any biopsy of them due to their size.  My son is still battling the "feeling lousy" part.  Does anyone have any recommendations if I should pursue a biopsy or just wait and see?  His ID doctor is moving out of town.  Thank you for reading this and giving some advice.Concerned Mom    http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24363,0.htm Reety Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT At 82, I was just diagnosed with an indolent lymphoma in its very early stage.  I think it is referred to as CLL Lymphoma. I would appreciate any comments about managing the rest of my life--however long it may be--by people who have found themselves in a similar situation.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24346,0.htm Alcav Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Why is the baseline survival rate associated with 5 years?  Secondly, if one reaches the 5 year survival mark, does that mean that you are cured or that your percentage of having the cancer come back is diminished?             http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24278,0.htm Thomas F. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am looking for a lymphoma support group in the greater Philadelphia, PA area. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24136,0.htm GerryR Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT My mother is in stage IV of lymphoma.  She does eat if we put food in her hand, but seems to have trouble opening her eyes and focusing and most times not knowing who we are.  Has anyone else experienced symptoms like this? She was diagnosed in Mar 08 and at this point cannot walk and sleeps all the time.  She has had one chemo treatment and they will not give her another one because she will not stay awake.Also, the Dr said she may have demencha (spelled wrong), but that does not come on in three days.  One day we were talking have a great time and three days later she did not know who I was. Can anyone give me something that would cause this type or I don't know - Does lymphoma work this way sometime?Any experience would be appreciated. Sincerely -  jj http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23972,0.htm Judy48 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT My  husband has been dealing with symptoms for over a year now and the doctors are having a hard time with the diagnosis. He has knots that are growing in the tissue of his face. He has severe swelling around his face and eye. Does anyone have these symptoms and can tell me what it might be? Thanks http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23818,0.htm TracieR23 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Does anyone know if Amnia is still posting messages on this board?I sent a private message to him and did a search and noticed he hadnt posted for a while.Very disappointed because he actually knows heaps that can help me.TaMichaela http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23604,0.htm Betwixt Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hey there. Well, about 6 days ago I found tiny [[about the size of your pinky finger nail]] lumps on my stomache, under the skin. There are about four or five of them. The next day I found a small, not movable bump on the right side of my neck. That same day, I found another smaller lump on the left side of my neck, both below the skin as well. The one on my right side has gotten a tad bigger but not much. They don't hurt. I'm only 14, by the way.For the past two months I've also been having really weird symptoms, Diahrea, spasms of pain in my stomach, dizzyness and fatigue. No one on my mothers side of the family has had cancer, but I'm not sure about my fathers side. What might they be? It seems like I keep finding more and more every few days. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23580,0.htm mariaxanne Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm a 29 year old female, I have a lump  on my right neck above my collar bone, I found it about 6/8 weeks ago, In this time it has grown a small amount. I have other symptoms such as itching all over my body which began 17months ago, following the birth of my daughter (my only child). More recently I have felt very tired to the extent of sleeping on and off for most of the day. I have had a few hot flushes at night but not very often. I have seen my Gp who organised blood tests and a chest x-ray, the bloods were all normal and im still waiting for the xray results.Any Ideas?  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23571,0.htm lozzie493 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi can anyone help with how do we pass on our private emails or Yahoo Ids if we want to keep in contact other than on these boards please. ThanksMichaela http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23437,0.htm Betwixt Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT