Hi there, I'm new to the site

n1kk1 · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject: Hi there, I'm new to the site

Hello all,

I'm Nikki, i'm 18 from Dumfries in Scotland. Was diagnosed with Hodkins Disease on Thursday and thought I'd come here and meet other people who understand what I'll be going through.

I've got an appointment next week sometime to get the results of what stage i'm at and treatment etc.

I found a llarge ump near my collar bone and was admitted up to the hospital where i later had this removed, I've also had a CT scan which showed some more nodes in my chest.

So...just waiting until through the week to see what will happen next.

Thanks

brainman

n1kk1, waiting can be so difficult! At least you are starting right by trying to learn everything you can about your type of cancer. Your independent studies will help you to know what questions to ask your medical team. I often recommend that people start a medical journal and write their questions in the journal. Take the journal with you to your doctor's appointment. It is amazing how many questions I have forgotten to ask because I did not have my journal with me.

Keep us informed and best wishes.
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dev · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:33 pm Post subject: hey everyone im dev

hey there...i was diagnosed wit non-hodgkins lymphoma about 2 weeks ago and i know the waiting really sucks and u have so many questions but once they are all answered it does get easier i had to go for bone marrow biopsies and a lumberpunch before i knew where i stood but it was worth waiting...mine also started as swollen glands on my neck and groin, i had one cut out and thats how i found out. im stage 3 intermiedate_grade lyphoma. your treatment will vary dependin on your stage. ALL IM SAYIN IS LIVE LIFE AS NORMAL WE ALL HERE FOR U!!! i would love someone to talk to about the experience as it goes on and remember we are RECOVERING cancer patients if you stay positive you"ve already beaten it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep smiling Very Happy

summerlover55 · Regular Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 22

hey! i would definitely say the waiting part was the worst.. i am a 17 yr old girl and have stage 3b HL.. i am also in my 3rd month of treatment.. if ya need any advice im right here.. feel free to ask!

and goodluck
<3courtney

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