bambi68's Journey with B-Cell Lymphoma
Spouse/Partner: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) > B-Cell Lymphoma
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: over 8 years ago, Male, Age: 51, Stage III
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bambi68
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Experience with
B-Cell Lymphoma
about 8 years agoMisdiagnosed
Oh No
Thought it was a back injury & after several visits to different Dr.'s & physical therapy an MRI showed a large area of cancer
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bambi68
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Experience with
B-Cell Lymphoma
about 8 years agospial surgery to relieve pressure on nerves from cancer...walking had become impossible & bladder & bowel were shutting down
Procedure or Surgery
Not only did husband have to begin chemo for cancer in several different areas but he had to heal from surgery. He also suffers from Crohns disease
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bambi68
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Experience with
B-Cell Lymphoma
about 8 years agoChemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
We go into hospital every 2 weeks for 5 days/24 hr a day chemo. We are headed to treatment #4. Also go to Dr. office 3 times a week to be hydrated & recieve magnesium infusions. Blood pressure is LOW & heart rate is HIGH...may need hydration infusions daily.
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bambi68
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Experience with
B-Cell Lymphoma
about 8 years agoDiarrhea
Side Effects
Dr. not sure how much diahrea is from chemo & how much is from Crohns. Has lost 65 lbs. & is not eating well for 4 to 5 days in middle of time off from chemo. Has some issues still with legs & numbness to part of chin...? some sort of nerve damage. Very fatigued.