Posts by Linda Flores2

Whale Rider. I haven't picked up the book yet, but this movie is definitely worth your time. It's an American story about a twelve-year-old girl destined to lead her tribe. The premise hits a nerve with her grandfather, who just can't wrap his head around a female leader without a Y chromosome. The bond between them, the clash between tradition and change, and the look at modern tribal life—combined with great acting and scenery—makes this a standout. The plot isn't groundbreaking, but the execution feels incredibly fresh. Highly recommend.

analogmaker34, thanks for the reply. So, you were asymptomatic... We aren't sure about the exact stage yet until they finish analyzing the CT scans and everything else. For now, it's IIb.

Bob, sending all my best to your husband.

analogmaker34 said:I have the same diagnosis. Hodgkin, nodular sclerosis. I’ve been in remission for five years now, ever since I finished treatment.
Ask me anything if you need...

Congrats! 🙂 👍 I have a few questions. Feel free to answer here or just send a DM if that's easier. At what stage was it caught? How long did it take from diagnosis to remission? Was it just chemo, or a combo with radiation? What kind of side effects did you deal with? Thanks. 🙂

She’s been dealing with symptoms similar to pneumonia for a few months now. Fever, shortness of breath... She was also losing weight, despite eating huge amounts. It looks like it might be Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma. We're waiting to see what the oncologist says today.

Here's another link. A friend of mine actually has Hodgkin, not Non-Hodgkin like we thought... Bob, shoot me a DM if you want to chat.

http://www.oncologychannel.com/hodgkins/facts.shtml

Bob, thanks so much for getting back to me 🙂 I’m really glad to hear your husband is handling the treatments well.

A friend of mine went in for her biopsy today. Initial results suggest it is indeed Lymphoma, but we won't have the final diagnosis for another two or three days. Once we know, I'll post more details about the specific subtype and the treatment plan. If it turns out to be the same subtype, maybe we can compare notes...

Thanks again, Betty Bennett10. We won't know the specific type of Lymphoma until sometime Wednesday or Thursday...

Thanks so much, Betty Bennett10. 🙂 I really hope your dad starts feeling better soon. Since I'm not in the States, I can't reach out to the Patient advocacy group, but I appreciate the info regardless. My friend is heading in for a biopsy this Monday, so once I know more, I'll post an update here. She’s taking the diagnosis surprisingly well (even though nothing is official yet). It helps that her doctor mentioned that among all types of cancer, Lymphoma is one of the most treatable...

Thanks, Casey Palmer5. I had my consultation today. It's not 100% certain yet that my loved one actually has Lymphoma, but it's looking very likely. Luckily, the doctor believes the chances for remission are incredibly high—maybe even 99%. That's really encouraging 🙂 👍

Thanks, Blondie. 🙂 Yeah, I’ve already done some digging on Google and found quite a bit of info. (I'm still not sure if we're looking at Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin yet, so I'll be more specific later). I just wanted to reach out here to anyone familiar with the disease to see if you could share your experiences or maybe some reliable links...

Has anyone here dealt with this illness before? I'm looking for info on symptoms, the diagnosis process, chemo, survival rates, and anything else... If you have a reliable link, please share it. Thanks.

P.S.

It’s not about me.