Lymphoma Experiences
Lymphoma Experiences
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There is a better place
Overcoming fear
Added Nov 12, 2018I was told I needed a liver transplant and I was worry at first. Then I thought about who created this body and my fear went away because I thought about what I had read in the Bible. ‘COURAGE in Time of Fear’ Psalm 46 and it over and over. I look at all things I have done in life and thought all the peoples I had met, and my family members I lo…
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Alway have HOPE!
What I've learned
Added Aug 22, 2018In June 2018 I celebrated my 20th year as a survivor. What a struggle and blessing!
Never give up HOPE!20 people like this. Like
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I'm PATRICIA M., and I'm a survivor of Stage 1 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Just some thoughts
Added Feb 26, 2018NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY “WHAT THE HEALTH”
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I'm PATRICIA M., and I'm a survivor of Stage 1 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Thyroid Healing
What I've learned
Added Jan 30, 2018I highly recommend this book. As a patient, i can honestly say this book and other information I gather from other patients/physicians helped my owned diagnose……Life is good!
p.s. always get a second opinion
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PROSTRATE CANCER
Going through treatment
Added Nov 19, 2017I FINISHED FORTY-FOUR PROSTRATE CANCER RADIATION TREATMENTS AT THE FLEMING ISLAND CANCER SPECIALISTS OF NORTH FLORIDA FACILITY IN SEPTEMBER 2017 UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DR. EMILY TANZLER. THESE TREATMENTS, ALONG WITH HORMONE THERAPY ADMINISTERED BY MY UROLOGIST, DR. MARC BLASSER, HAVE DEFEATED MY CANCER. ACCORDING TO BOTH DOCTORS, I AM NOW 10…
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Follicular Lymphoma
My diagnosis
Added Aug 27, 2017I just found out I have this, I have known something was wrong for a while. Glad they finally figured it out.
Mixed feelings, wanted to know why I was so tired and my legs would itch and drive me nuts. Once I found out it scared me to death.
I start my Chemo Wednesday, port will be put in Tuesday. I have read a lot of stuff and I am very fea…2 people like this. Like
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I am blessed to have little or no side-effects of chemo
Living with cancer
Added Jun 30, 2017During 3rd week after 1st chemo treatment my hair significantly started to come out; at 75 yrs. my wife still calls me the “silver fox” despite the extreme thinning; however, I’m confident the hair will return and I can resume as my wife’s hunk; I was told to take Claritan to help eliminate or reduce side-effects—-IT WORKS! No more headaches…
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Great Christmas
Just some thoughts
Added Apr 12, 2017Was the day before Christmas
and all through the house
I’m the only one stirring
that great big pot
The stocking are stuffed
and so am I
with Christmas candy
and a big pizza pie.
With the second Christmas here
and no cancer in sight
That’s the best Christmas gift
that God had in his sight.
All the family is here
except my bro and wi…22 people like this. Like
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Two year fight
Just some thoughts
Added Apr 3, 2017My name is Laurie Iam Krystal Wilkins mother she had Hodgkin Lymphoma stage 4 she tried every chemo every treatment they had to offer she fought cancers with all she had never gave up but she lost the battle Feb 19 2017 at the age of 31. I think early detection is a must because she was not diognosed until she was already stage 4 I had two beaut…
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LIVING WITH MELANOMA STAGE 3 SINCE 2014 NOW 2016 PROSTATE CANCER FOUND
Living with cancer
Updated Apr 28, 2016AS. MY DR CALLS ME HIS MIRACLE MAN MY TARGET THERAPY YERAVOY GAVE ME A 20 PERCENT CHANCE WILL IM IN THAT PERCENTAGE I HAVE LEARNED TO LOVE LIFE AND FIND WHAT MAKES ME DO THAT I AM A TURKEY AND DEER HUNTER BEING IN THE WOODS HEALS THE SOLE AND ALSO I AM A OLE 70S BIKER RIDING FAST WHEN CONDITIONS ARE RITE HELPS MY SOLE ALSO IF YOU DON’T RIDE YOU …
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WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHARE SOMETHING
Telling family & friends
Added Feb 16, 2014THIS IS A RECORD FROM MY DR de ZARRAGA JR.
THIS ALL OF IT GUESS
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I'm Miriam W. and I'm in treatment for Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Preparing For Battle
What I've learned
Added Mar 9, 2013The first thing to do after you are diagnosed with Cancer, is to remember to BREATHE! It is a scary and daunting situation. You probably have a million questions and will have another million that you haven’t even thought of yet! Your feelings are perfectly normal.
What you may not know is that there have been many advances in treatments and …15 people like this. Like
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Cancer - The Secret Change
Living with cancerThis article, so very well written by a practicing oncologist, is superb! Dr. Salwitz truly captures the feelings that I (and probably thousands of other cancer patients) have. Cancer does suck! My cancer is rare. It grows slowly, but it grows. I do not “look like I have cancer.” I hear so often,“You really look great.” The problem is I …
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I Care - Please Read
Just some thoughts
Added Jan 7, 2010LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
You’ve probably heard this before; however, it meant little to me until I was the one being told, " You have colorectal cancer." If you are experiencing something out of the ordinary, such as pain or discomfort that will not go away, call your doctor.OBTAIN FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY
This can be a useful tool for yo…29 people like this. Like
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Non Hodgkins B-Cell Lymphoma, Stage 4
My diagnosis
Added May 5, 2013Hi, I am Sid Cole. After the second needle biopsy on the tumor in my abdomen, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins B-Cell Lymphoma Cancer, Stage-4 in June 2012. I was very sick from February 2012, until this diagnosis in July 2012. I had seen many doctors, many times, in the Military Facilities on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, the Veterans Affairs Cen…
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