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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / April 2004LYMPHOMA?
Well I just got back my results from my last Biopsy righ lung I was told it was lymphoma, not sure what it is in relation tol ung cancer or how it got there. All I know is now I am scared again. I though I was in the clear when I heard the left side was not cancer never thought the little thing on the right could be cancer. Frank (aka) "stewburner" > Well I just got back my results from my last Biopsy righ lung > I was told it was lymphoma, not sure what it is in relation to lung [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Frank (aka) "stewburner" Hello Frank, There are 30+ types of lymphoma, all with their own behaviour and prognosis and treatment success rates. http://www.lymphomainfo.net/nhl/classify.html The group of cancers under the general term Lymphoma is quite broad. The distinctions between types of lymphoma are based on the different characteristics of the cancerous cells. " I'll be hanging in there for and with you while you wait to hear what happens next (whether surgery or chemo or ??) Sending hugs your way ( ( ( Frank ) ) ) J >> Well I just got back my results from my last Biopsy righ lung >> I was told it was lymphoma, not sure what it is in relation to lung [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >Sending hugs your way ( ( ( Frank ) ) ) >J Thanks J I will keep all posted Thank You all for your help Frank (aka) "stewburner" >>> Well I just got back my results from my last Biopsy righ lung >>> I was told it was lymphoma, not sure what it is in relation to lung [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >Frank (aka) "stewburner" Wow J Did not even realize surgery may be an option for lymphoma I am waiting for the Visit to University of VA . I keep praying I am a strong person this is not going to get the best of me, I just hope my spouse can handle the drama with no support group around for her it is so hard for her. I am not sure who this is worse on her or me most of the time I feel it is way worse for her after all if by the grace of God it would be over for me I am done andthat would be it but if it was my spouse I would be devastated I just pray for strenght for the bth of us. Frank (aka) "stew" > ><snip> > >>I'll be hanging in there for and with you while you wait to hear what [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Wow J > Did not even realize surgery may be an option for lymphoma I don't know that it is. Those were questions to ask. > I am waiting for the Visit to University of VA . I keep praying I am a > strong person this is not going to get the best of me, I just hope my [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Frank (aka) "stew" As someone mentioned your wife may wish to post here, if she sets up an anonymous screen name you two might not know who each poster is? And/or perhaps you could write out instructions for her to post, in case some times you are less well or in hospital (if you have surgery) so she can keep in touch with us. There's also probably local support groups if you contact the local American Cancer Society office. Best, J >> ><snip> >> >>I'll be hanging in there for and with you while you wait to hear what [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >Best, >J Thanks Again J You always seem to have a handle on it. I am sure she will like posting and the support group local ACS is a great idea Already posted what treatment, stageing is another story. Frank As strange as it might sound, some lymphomas can land just about anywhere. I think that typically it'w w/in the lymph system, but that's just another way to travel. What's the specific classification? I just finished beating some stage II NHL myself. It was large cell, aggressive, which make it sound like one might not even make it out of the doctors office alive! However, it's one that's easier to treat due to the instability of the cancer cells. That's how I understood it. Don't be scared. Reach deep down, realize that there's no way out except to finish on top, and do just that. Be strong, be positive. Get mad, yell, scream, let it know you're coming for it! Good luck and hang in there! Larry >Well I just got back my results from my last Biopsy righ lung >I was told it was lymphoma, not sure what it is in relation tol ung [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Frank (aka) "stewburner" -- Larry www.gotCancer.org - Laughing in cancer's face! >As strange as it might sound, some lymphomas can land just about >anywhere. I think that typically it'w w/in the lymph system, but [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >> >>Frank (aka) "stewburner" Thank You Larry I will do just that I know it is ok to be scared but it will not control my life I will beat this and then it is on to better things. I am so upset for my spouse also I do not know who it is harder on me or her, she has no real support group here, her family lives three states away my lives 12 hours away she I know can use a shoulder to cry on also this is so unfair for her. Frank (aka) "stew" > Thank You > Larry I will do just that I know it is ok to be scared but it will not [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Frank (aka) "stew" Frank, does your spouse have access to the computer? She could post here and I am sure would receive a lot of support from us. It is very hard being the wife of a cancer patient because we have not only the illness/husband to deal with but certain fears concerning the future, should it not be beaten. I for one, would be pleased to offer any words of support that I can having been in a similar situation myself. Hugs Alayne >> Thank You >> Larry I will do just that I know it is ok to be scared but it will not [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Alayne Thank You I will let her know I am sure she would appreciate it, Frank (aka) "stew" I second that. Wholeheartedly Salisha >Larry I will do just that I know it is ok to be scared but it will not >control my life I will beat this and then it is on to better things. Channel that fear. It's all energy - positive or negative - it's up to you to shape it! Fear in me became anger, then it turned to laughter, and that in turn gave me strength! >I am so upset for my spouse also I do not know who it is harder on >me or her, she has no real support group here, her family lives three >states away my lives 12 hours away she I know can use a shoulder to cry >on also this is so unfair for her. I was so struck at my wife, who usually looks up to me. We're on equal footing, however I think she likes to depend on me. At least thats how I felt. But when I was diagnosed, she became a rock that I could lean on every moment of every day. When I cried, she wiped my tears and smiled! I saw so much in her during that time, it was just incredible! She's so wonderful! And like you, I felt it was so unfair. It was June and we canceled our wedding in October, honeymoon and all, and we were married in two weeks - post op, pre chemo! Every little girl dreams of her perfect wedding - and her plans were tossed out just like that. Yet she sighed, smiled, and regrouped....and stood by my side all the way! Maybe you can arrange a day at the spa for her? A facial and a massage, a little pampering - might be good to drain off a little stress. What about family oriented support groups? Not all are focused on just the patient....as like it or not, we're all in this together! -- Larry www.gotCancer.org - Laughing in cancer's face! There is a wonderful breast cancer support chat room at breastcancer.org wonderful caring people there... >There is a wonderful breast cancer support chat room at breastcancer.org > >wonderful caring people there... Ok But what does that have to do with lymphoma? I am a male and I doubt I will have that. Frank (aka) "Stew" > >There is a wonderful breast cancer support chat room at breastcancer.org > > > >wonderful caring people there... > > Ok But what does that have to do with lymphoma? Nothing Frank, She's confused J ok ok I am confused, just forget it. I am sorry. But men do get breast cancer. |
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