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First time posters with NO diagnosis What is this ?

 
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joepet
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:13 am    Post subject: First time posters with NO diagnosis Reply with quote
If you are writing to say that you are worried because you have enlarged lymph nodes or other symptoms related to lymphoma, but you haven't been to a doctor yet, here is a summary of what we are probably going to say to you:

* Don't panic!

* Don't forget to not panic!

* You probably don't have lymphoma. There are hundreds of things that can cause enlarged lymph nodes, and cancer is a rather rare one.

* Don't believe that? Go back through the archives of this forum...as of this writing, over 100 such people have posted here, and only two of them wrote back to say that they were diagnosed with lymphoma. Most of them who write back say that it was diagnosed as an infection or some other benign cause.

* Unfortunately, we cannot tell you that you definitely do NOT have lymphoma either. We are not doctors, and the ONLY way that lymphoma can be diagnosed is with a biopsy of an affected area. What we can tell you is that you are obviously concerned, so you should seek medical counsel for your own peace of mind.

* Even if you are diagnosed with some form of lymphoma, it is one of the most treatable/curable forms of cancer, and you will travel down a road that untold thousands of people before you have successfully traversed. So, again, don't panic!

* In summary, if you are concerned, go see a doctor. If you are not satisfied with how they treat you, see another one. You are the greatest advocate for your own health, as you have the greatest stake in it.

* Good luck, and if you feel up to it, please keep in touch so that your experience may also help others in a similar situation.
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adidas
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:51 am    Post subject: Thank you Reply with quote
This should be a sticky. I'm a complete newcomer here and I really needed to read this.

I'd extend this to not just people who haven't seen a doctor yet, but also to those like me who have seen 1 or more doctors and are still waiting for results or exams to take place. I know reading joepet's message calmed me down and made the wait seem more acceptable.
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ChemoMan
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Location: South Australia
PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:59 am    Post subject: Re: First time posters with NO diagnosis Reply with quote
Hi Adiddas

Point taken. Joe and I had a brief discussion about this and I decided against making it a sticky. Your post has changed my mind.

Cheers
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