How Did You Prepare For R-CHOP? How Did You Maintain During Your Treatment Period?
55 yo male with recent large B cell lymphoma. Trying to stay active and positive through this. Been asked about a clinical trial but worried about all the potential side effects.
Thank you in advance
John
Thank you for the reply. All the info from everyone helps. Praying for your moms recovery🙏🏻
What's The One Thing That's Helped You Most In Dealing With Cancer?
Chemotherapy? Prayer? Your spouse? Diet? Church, masjid, temple, synagogue? Exercise? What's helped you most as an individual dealing with cancer?
I say, a spiritual practice is the best way to rise your spiritual energy. If you are Christian find a Christian spiritual practice that you can use (Bible spiritual reading, silent prayer… read more
Anyone Notice A Decrease In Grip Strength Since Starting Treatment? I’m Taking Calquence And Gazyva
I am noticing certain tasks are becoming harder using my hands — using spray bottles opening jars cleaning - things like that but I have so far been able to jog and walk for exercise - just less intensity. Curious if anyone else has experienced this and whether there is something I can do to build grip strength back. And did it get better?
Squeeze ball is good idea. Thanks.
Do You Have A Hobby To Help Take Your Mind Off The Cancer?
I believe, and my health care providers agree, that having a hobby can be good for your mental health. If you have a hobby share it here 😀
Experiencing New Symptoms Since Being Diagnosed With Slow Growing Lymphoma.
Hi . I am newly diagnosed with low grade B cell lymphoma. I am on the watch and wait treatment plan. Lately I have been experiencing fatigue, achiness and headaches. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms? Thank you
Rick!
The chemo will take it away❤️🙏
DonnaL
Hi Friends! For Members Under 65 And Not Retired-and For Those That Are Managing Symptoms-how Has Having Lymphoma Affected Your Career/work?
I recognize there are many different variables and complexities to this question. Just looking for general conversation. Thanks!
Carrie- I had already been disabled from a car accident in 2005 with severe back pain and nerve damage - arms went numb, legs…too…and nothing worked- I tried it all; I had a very difficult time… read more
What Is The Average Life Expectancy For Mantle Cell From Early Diagnosis To End Of Life?
Wow! That’s really encouraging! Thank you so much for your reply!
I Am Now Doing A One Hour Exercise Every Morning, Have Dropped My Excess Weight, But Experiencing Deep Fatigue Every Afternoon.
I had 6 rounds of Immuno chemotherapy last year, but still have two spots that may be cancer that was not reactive to the treatment, or may be infection. It has been 7 months after treatment, and it appears my cancer is not back (will have another scan in 3 months) but my white blood count was very low on my recent checkup, so I had a shot to boost it. But the doctor does not know why I am feeling such fatigue every afternoon? Is it due to my treatment? Or just a result of a heavy dose of… read more
Thank you
Is Rebounding (on A Mini-trampoline) Exercise Safe For Lymphoma?
Anyone Have Weight Gain While On Rituximab Maintenance?
Just exercise it will help