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06-30-2009, 12:34 PM
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Well I started my vacation with a routine doctors appt. and he he felt a enlarged lymph node. MRI yesterday. He just called back and said the radiologist thinks it's a lymphoma. Biopsy tomorrow. Had the car all packed to leave on vacation, just went out and unpacked it. Mom died from it at 63. I'm 50 and have no symptoms yet. Not my best vacation ever. Been doing lots of reading and figure as popular a disease as it is someone here has dealt with it already? Any survivors here?
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06-30-2009, 12:38 PM
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Bummer...
Good luck!
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06-30-2009, 12:39 PM
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I don't have any experience with it, but dammit...I'm sorry.
Perhaps the biopsy will be negative.
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06-30-2009, 01:05 PM
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No experience with lymphoma.
The only thing I can offer is this...3 months after my Mom passed from undetected breast cancer, I had an abnormal mammogram. Those were some very trying days until 6 months later a followup screening showed no changes.
Try to think positive (yeah right). I'm keying on what you wrote...the "radiologist thinks" versus the "radiologist knows". And the followup biopsy in real time is a good thing, no matter what the outcome.
If, and that's a really big if, it is lymphoma, you have a lot of medical science and experience on your side.
Hang in there!
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06-30-2009, 01:18 PM
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Good luck on your biopsy !
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06-30-2009, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Moemg
Good luck on your biopsy !
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Yes, ditto to that.
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06-30-2009, 02:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg54
Yes, ditto to that.
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Me too! Good luck to you!
Ha
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06-30-2009, 02:00 PM
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Let's see what the biopsy shows; lots of possibilities many of which are highly manageable.
Good luck and sorry for your concerns and worry. Keep us posted.
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06-30-2009, 02:15 PM
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My best friend's husband was diagnosed probably about 6 years. They are still waiting for a time when it needs to be treated. He just got back from a diving trip to Belize in May and one to Arkansas last week. He works full-time and seems to be doing fine.
Also, I have another really good friend that had it about 3 years ago and was treated at MD Anderson. Saw her last week at her son's wedding. She looked prettier than I have ever seen her and says she is having no problems from the cancer.
Hope things go well for you, too.
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06-30-2009, 02:43 PM
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From what I understand, lymphoma is easier to treat than many other types of cancer.........
Best wishes and prayers your way......... 
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06-30-2009, 03:31 PM
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I am so sorry to hear this. I hope the biopsy turns out OK.
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06-30-2009, 04:03 PM
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Do appreciate all the kind words. I've been here a short time and have come to know some of you from your posts. Really are a great bunch of folks. I understand that I have to wait for the biopsy now and probably numerous tests after that. The waiting is just awful. Ironically I happen to be on vacation from work and have nothing but time on my hands. I was supposed to leave yesterday with my son to do some chores at our farmhouse in the country. I've got so much to do there. Any stories of surviving and coping are encouraging, so thank you. I think tomorrow is just going to be the initial consult. Anything I should ask?
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06-30-2009, 04:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ratface
I think tomorrow is just going to be the initial consult. Anything I should ask?
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Since I haven't been through this type of thing, I can't help you on what to ask.
When you think of questions tonight, write them down and take the notes with you tomorrow. Perhaps you could tape the conversation and listen to it later as well. When I'm stressed, I have a difficult time remembering what was said.
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06-30-2009, 05:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ratface
Do appreciate all the kind words...I think tomorrow is just going to be the initial consult. Anything I should ask?
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This is my favorite place to go for anything medical.
Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com
You can use the alphabet locator or the green colored bar near the search window.
I find the information is well written, easily understood as well as technical, and the web site is very well linked from one medical topic to the next.
Bring a notepad and pencil with you.
Bring someone close to you who can listen well without "numbing out".
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11-01-2009, 07:43 PM
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Excellent news!
Last edited by Bikerchick; 11-01-2009 at 07:46 PM.
Reason: The results came in with GOOD NEWS
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11-01-2009, 07:55 PM
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Great news! For encouragement, a cousin of mine underwent similar treatment for a similar malady a couple of years ago, and it has not affected his beer drinking whatsoever... Hang in there!
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11-01-2009, 07:59 PM
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I've been following this thread...great news Ratface!
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06-30-2009, 04:09 PM
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Ratface, if you must assume the worst (you've really got it), at least try to also assume the very best (you'll beat it and get on with your life). One of my old bosses was diagnosed with lymphoma 15+ years ago when he was in his mid-50s'. He's still going strong.
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06-30-2009, 04:30 PM
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I can only add to what has been said that you live in a country where everybody with means resorts to its medical facilities in these situations. All of us posters are feeling for you and admiring your courage. I, in your place would have collapsed/fainted for sure. Tomorrow I´m having an Echography, to see what the matter is with pains close to the prostate and I´m really scared of what can be found.
I´m terribly afraid of pain and hospital procedures.
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06-30-2009, 04:53 PM
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Just want to add my best wishes and good luck with your biopsy. Hoping you are worrying for no reason.
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