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Gail - 20 Jul 2006 01:18 GMT

My cousin was diagnosed with non-hodgkins, b cell lymphoma in March of this
year. I believe it is stage 1. He had his kidney removed, which contained a
tumor. He has been receiving chemo treatments and just completed his last
one yesterday (CHOP R). For the past 5 days, he has been running a fever.
Last night it was 101.5. His internist sent him for a chest X ray, urine
culture, and throat culture. Paul has no other symptoms. The MD is hoping it
is a "bug." Fever was the initial symptom he had with the lymphoma. Any
thoughts on this? Thanks in advance. I think you're all great!!
Gail

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Steph - 20 Jul 2006 02:36 GMT

> My cousin was diagnosed with non-hodgkins, b cell lymphoma in March of
> this year. I believe it is stage 1. He had his kidney removed, which
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> you're all great!!
> Gail

It's much more likely a fever due to infection.
I hope they have checked his white count............

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Gail - 20 Jul 2006 02:44 GMT

Thanks, Steph. Yes, prior to the chemo yesterday, they did blood work and
reportedly the red and white blood counts were OK.
Gail

>> My cousin was diagnosed with non-hodgkins, b cell lymphoma in March of
>> this year. I believe it is stage 1. He had his kidney removed, which
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> It's much more likely a fever due to infection.
> I hope they have checked his white count............

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