PET Scan Vocabulary
What does it mean when it says
“No FDG uptake? And what does “non hypermetabolic mean? Thank You
How To Help Sore Throat From Radiation
I started radiation from my neck to my diaphragm and my throat is really starting to get sore. It’s hard to swallow both food and drink and Advil seems to only help a little bit.. does anyone have any suggestions for making the pain more bearable? I don’t even want to drink water during the day and I feel like now I’m going to be constantly dehydrated
Ginger tea
Which Of The Causes Of Limphoma Do You Believe Was The Reason You Got It?
I got the lump after 1 year passed of omicron and 6 months away from the famous vaccine. At the same time I got my 50's and the meno. Also my neighbors liked to smoke, vape and fumigate next to my bedroom.😑
Your in my prayers.
How Do You Know When To Get Treatment
If you have bad night sweats should you let your doctor know
Absolutely yes
Are You Born With This Type Of Cancer
How do you get this type of cancer
When I was diagnosed, first question I asked myself and my oncologist was how / why do I get it? His response was have had known the reason we can eradicate it. I didn’t get my answer but still… read more
Mouth Sores And Swollen Lymph In Jaw
I received my first round of chemo 2 weeks ago, I have now developed mouth sores and swollen lymph nodes all along the bottom of my jaw. Did anyone else experience these symptoms? I’ve been using orajel mouth wash but it’s been rough.
James985 Semper Fi
Transformed Follicular Lymphoma To An Aggressive 4 Cm. Mass In Lung. Will R-chop Cure This?
Donna620
I'm doing well thank God. Actually today I've been in remission for 2 years and 10months. I still have joint pains I believe from the chemo but that's a small price to pay. I also have an… read more
Abdomen Swelling Some Times To A Point It Feels Like It Is Going To Explode
My spleen was triple in size and I also could not eat a lot. If I did I would feel like I was going to explode.
Bone Biopsy
I am 3 years in remission for follicular lymphoma. My red blood cells have been getting smaller in my last couple blood tests. My Oncologist sent me to have a colonoscopy and a endoscopy to rule out gi cancer. Results were good. My Gastroenterologist wondered why he hadn’t done a bone biopsy, now I’m worried as this has been the one thing I didn’t want to do. I thought I should ask people with actual experience. Thank you
I have fear for needles and I requested my doctor for “deep sedation” . This will put you to sleep and you would not have memory of your procedure. Deep sedation requires anesthesiologist, so… read more
I Take Oral Chemotherapy (now On Brukinsa After 1.5 Years On Calequence. My Question: Is It Safe To Have Sex?
I’m three years into this CLL roller coaster, and have not had a potential partner for several years. I recently have been seeing a new man and we’ve got some chemistry there. The literature and directions I’ve gotten from my pharmacist and Dr are pretty clear on not sharing a bathroom, towels, bedding (or even mixing these in the wash together) and the double flush, lid down. So now I may be ready for some “adult activity”I want to find out how others protect their partners during sex, as well… read more
I also take Brukinsa. I was not told of the precautions that you were. Flush with the lid down, wash hands after handling, be careful with bodily fluids and use condoms.