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Lymphomas
low grade lymphoma,17yr aids what to do? Nov 4, 2003 Dr. Bruce Dezube's Farewell Message Jul 28, 2003 Dying Husband with Lymphoma and Dementia; This may sound horrible, but I want him to die. Jul 27, 2003 HIV progression/effect on lymph nodes Jul 27, 2003 Extremely large lymph node in groin; what's the next step? Jul 27, 2003 Intermediate grade NHL Jul 27, 2003 My lymphoma is acting up during chemotherapy! Jul 22, 2003 Can a biopsy of the lymph nodes detect HIV? Jul 18, 2003 Can the first sign of AIDS be a Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma? Jul 18, 2003 type and distribution of Hodgkin's Disease in hiv- and hiv+ patients Jul 6, 2003 2nd time around for Hodgkin's disease-- oh no Jul 6, 2003 Does Panretin gel really help destroy KS? I had lymphoma and now I have KS Jun 28, 2003 If I remove a lymph node for cosmetic reasons, am I removing something that might be useful? Jun 27, 2003 Obsessing over a lymph node Jun 27, 2003 my mind and my lymphoma Jun 27, 2003 Chronic Lymph NODES? why are they still there? Jun 21, 2003 Generalized swelling of lymph glands throughout the body Jun 21, 2003 How to measure the size of lymph nodes? Jun 13, 2003 Will prednisone shrink lymph nodes in HIV-infected persons? Jun 13, 2003 Dad's going fast from a double whammy-- CMV infection and lymphoma (help prepare me) Jun 13, 2003 Loads of lymph nodes and Loads of questions about them Jun 9, 2003 relationship with another HIV+ve guy and non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Can I catch cancer from him? Jun 9, 2003 Lymph nodes- how much of a size difference would cause you concern? May 26, 2003 Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma; what should I do now? May 26, 2003 Aids/Lymphoma/Fungal infection-- too many things happening at once May 26, 2003 night sweats. lymphoma? May 18, 2003 lymph node swelling-- HIV vs non-HIV enlargement May 18, 2003 Stopped drugs due to high lactic acid levels while I'm on Chemotherapy May 18, 2003 Which lymph node swelling should prompt HIV testing? May 3, 2003 is there a difference between lymphadenopathy and a palpable lymph node? May 3, 2003 Lymph nodes in the setting of night sweats; when is enought testing enough? May 3, 2003 Squamous Cell Carcinoma after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma May 3, 2003 HIV+, Will my lymph node swelling go down if I don't take HIV drugs? May 3, 2003 Worry drug switch can spark reccurence of my lymphoma! May 3, 2003 Very painful lymph nodes; I have both HIV and cancer. Which disease is causing these nodes? Apr 20, 2003 I have lymphoma, do I also have HIV? Apr 20, 2003 Will a lymph node biopsy reveal HIV virus? Apr 12, 2003 low-grade lymphoma; what about this and a node which doesn't grow? Apr 12, 2003 Symptoms of Lymphoma Apr 12, 2003 What is the meaning of "reactive" lymph node? Apr 6, 2003 How can a Dr tell if you have brain tumor or toxoplasmosis? Apr 6, 2003 Lymph nodes- Can you catch something without getting sick from it? Apr 5, 2003 Swollen Lymph and EBV; what are IgG antibodies? Apr 4, 2003 My brother has lymphoma; Could he be HIV+ and not telling me? Mar 30, 2003 Lymphoma with CMV and HIV Mar 15, 2003 New diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma-- What should my treatment be? Mar 15, 2003 How fast do low-grade lymphomas grow? Mar 2, 2003 worried well with swollen nodes-- suicide vs moving on. Mar 2, 2003 Is it a lipoma or lymphoma? Feb 23, 2003 can CMV or lymphoma do this? Feb 22, 2003 The MRI didn't show my lymph nodes. Feb 22, 2003 When is enough lymphoma treatment enough? Feb 21, 2003 primary effusion lymphoma Feb 9, 2003 Does a drop in CD4 signify relapsed Hodgkins? Feb 8, 2003 My brother has AIDS he's been diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease. Feb 8, 2003 Post-lymphoma and Liposucction. Feb 8, 2003 Lymphoma symptoms; Do I have lymphoma? Feb 8, 2003 Lymphoma or HIV?! Feb 8, 2003 Should I get a third opinion about my lymph node? Jan 31, 2003 MRI with gadolinium. What is that? Jan 31, 2003 Biopsy follow-up; Report says "reactive hyperplasia". Help me understand this. Jan 24, 2003 Self diagnosis Jan 12, 2003 Another long saga story :=( Jan 12, 2003 What's the best type of imaging to look for enlarged lymph nodes? Jan 12, 2003 Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and Kaposi's sarcoma- a double whammy Jan 12, 2003 Lymph nodes- what size is worrisome? Dec 29, 2002 What about those collarbone glands? Dec 29, 2002 ABVD vs. Standford V for Hodgkin's disease? Dec 29, 2002 can flu-shot increase size of lymph nodes? Dec 22, 2002 Re: Possible Hodgkin's? Dec 21, 2002 prednisone follow-up; can it affect biopsy results? Dec 21, 2002 How many lymph node biopsies should I have? Dec 21, 2002 Possible Hodgkin's? Dec 8, 2002 Lymphoma IgM Level- what level is worrisome? Dec 8, 2002 Does prednisone make the diagnosis of lymphoma more difficult? Dec 8, 2002 Lymphoma- new diagnosis. What's going to happen to me.I'm sooooo worried. Nov 28, 2002 I have so little time left on this Earth; tumour causing a lot of pressure on my neck- what can be done. Nov 15, 2002 Chemotherapy & CD4 rise Nov 11, 2002 One more armpit follow-up; What do you do about lymph nodes which neither grow nor shrink? Nov 8, 2002 Helicobacter and HIV Infections Nov 7, 2002 What's the best way to check for lymph nodes? Nov 7, 2002 Increased risk for other cancers after Hodgkin's-- Can I do anything to prevent this? Oct 18, 2002 armpit nodes follow-up; my physician says not to worry; should I get a second opinion? Oct 18, 2002 PET scan for relapsed Hodgkin's; How accurate is it? What are my chances? Oct 18, 2002 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: Chemo & Rituxan; Epstein-Barr Virus in my tumor. Oct 13, 2002 Why Prednisone for treating non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Oct 13, 2002 Do lymph nodes with lymhoma continually increase in size? Oct 11, 2002 I got two different opinions? Radiation or more Rituxan after chemo for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Oct 5, 2002 One more lymph node question. Could my body be fighting HIV in only one place. Oct 5, 2002 NHL Twice & survived; Can I stay on growth hormone; my doctor gives me free rein. Sep 28, 2002 Lymphoma of the brain; what are my friend's chances? Sep 27, 2002 Do you have AIDS if you have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and HIV? Sep 27, 2002 I survived, but now I have anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder Sep 27, 2002 Are armpit nodes part of normal anatomy? Sep 23, 2002 Is HIV present even when they are not swollen? Sep 23, 2002 How many lymph nodes are in the body? Sep 15, 2002 Structured Treatment Interruption for post-Lymphoma patient? Sep 15, 2002 Relief...its only a Reactive Lymphnode, but what exactly does that mean? Sep 14, 2002 Spleen Cancer Sep 7, 2002 Viral cancer- is there such a thing? Sep 7, 2002 you said lymph nodes are common; what if just one lymph node is swollen Aug 29, 2002 Lymphoma - Value your opinion; will this lymphoma kill me? Aug 29, 2002 Additional cure needed? a survivor of Burkitt's lymphoma Aug 29, 2002 How can you tell when a lymph node should be biopsied? Aug 25, 2002 AIDS and Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Aug 25, 2002 Biopsy results; what is reactive lymphoid hyperplasia? May 26, 2002 Non-Hodkins Lymphoma Burkitts-like recurrence; Is it too late? May 26, 2002 Is it normal for lymph nodes to fight off common infections? May 26, 2002 Could I have lymphoma? I feel like I'm dying. May 26, 2002 15 months swollen nodes, can this be something other than cancer or hiv? May 26, 2002 lymphoma, acyclovir and HAART May 26, 2002 Is anyone conducting clinical trials for KS and lymphoma? May 24, 2002 I've had lymphoma. Can I take growth hormone for my lipodystrophy? May 24, 2002 I'm dying and soooooo scared; I love life. Life is a gift. Remember that this virus is deadly. May 16, 2002 What are SHOTTY nodes? May 16, 2002 Hodgkins treatment and red-blood cell problems May 5, 2002 painful lymph nodes and malaise for several months May 5, 2002 Is it time for my mother to stop chemo? May 5, 2002 What's my future as a Hodgkin's disease survivor? May 3, 2002 My lymphoma is resistant to chemo. I refuse to die! May 3, 2002 swollen lymphnodes EVERYWHERE, neck, groin, collarbone,armpits,legs Apr 27, 2002 Can EBV infection be cured? (EBV is one of the viruses which cause cancer in HIV-infected patients) Apr 27, 2002 Swollen nodes for 4 years; should I be worried? Apr 20, 2002 Lymph nodes everywhere! Are collarbone lymph nodes more likely to be cancer? Apr 20, 2002 Changes in my spleen after transplant for lymphoma Apr 20, 2002 How to check for swollen nodes/glands Apr 14, 2002 What do I do when my doctor won't biopsy my lymph nodes? Apr 14, 2002 I've had lymphoma and now I have painful lymph nodes. Apr 4, 2002 Possible Lymphoma? Is it possible to remain lymphoma free once one is in remission? Apr 4, 2002 What do you do when there's a nation-wide shortage of chemotherapy?? Apr 3, 2002 Scared to death; I'm getting a stem cell transplant. Mar 31, 2002 I'm cured from Hodgkin's; Am I at risk now for cancers? Mar 31, 2002 The results are in-- Brain Mass-Follow up question of March 17, 02 Mar 31, 2002 Reduced dose of chemotherapy; Would that account for multiple relapses? Mar 30, 2002 What is the rationale for the difference in chemotherapy dosage for HIV versus non HIV Patients? Mar 24, 2002 How can I look so well and be soooooo ill? Mar 24, 2002 Really Confused and Scared! Obsessing about lymphoma. Mar 22, 2002 MUGA Scan before transplant Mar 17, 2002 Brain Mass; Toxoplasmosis infection versus lymphoma Mar 17, 2002 GROWING as opposed to SWOLLEN lymph node Mar 17, 2002 Why is my swollen lymph node painful? Mar 17, 2002 persistent node-how long? Mar 17, 2002 CT scan or MRI-- which is better to evaluate lymphoma? Mar 13, 2002 CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) related complications: Is it time to treat? Mar 13, 2002 What is a MUGA Scan? Mar 13, 2002 Can PML cause personality change? Mar 13, 2002 Night Sweats; Is this something that I must just continue to tolerate? Mar 13, 2002 Hodgkin's Disease Treatment; which treatment do you prefer? Mar 13, 2002 A few lymphoma related questions Mar 6, 2002 swollen lymph node on chest Feb 23, 2002 Night Sweats and Weight loss; HELP! Feb 23, 2002 blood count during chemotherapy; immature cells present; what does this all mean? Feb 23, 2002 Reply to you Feb 19, 2002 response :Standard of Care Feb 21, 2002 Why isn't there a standard of care for lymphoma? Feb 19, 2002 I survived high grade lymphoma; Is it likely to come back? Feb 17, 2002 Night Sweats- at what point do you worry? Feb 17, 2002 Are swollen lymph nodes a CONSTANT feature in HIV/AIDS? Feb 17, 2002 I have a lymph node; my mom died of cancer; what do you think? Feb 17, 2002 swollen lymph nodes; 2 centimeters in length or diameter Feb 17, 2002 Hodgkins; is my scar tissue normal? Feb 10, 2002 post hodgkins treatment ; what 's appropriate for follow-up care. Feb 10, 2002 please please please please please; swollen lymph nodes Feb 2, 2002 RE: Nightsweats, lymphoma and stem cell transplant Jan 30, 2002 Nightsweats; I'm anxious about another relapse Jan 29, 2002 My primary care provider is incompetent; I'm pissed! Jan 27, 2002 Chemo Dosage for Hodgkins; Should I start low or start at the regular dose. Jan 27, 2002 my lungs are bad again; I'm tired and I need to rid myself of cancer. Jan 27, 2002 If you have swollen glands and are HIV negative, does this mean that you don't have HIV infection? Jan 25, 2002 Hodgkins disease vs. Hodgkins lymphona Jan 25, 2002 Re: swollen inguinal nodes after protected sex with a prostitute Jan 21, 2002 HIV therapy after Hodgkin's disease Jan 21, 2002 One Last Lymph Node Question- this one is about size Jan 21, 2002 Lymph node biopsy or not? Jan 21, 2002 Not TB, Is it lymphoma? What else could I have? Jan 21, 2002 I'M STILL STANDING !!! and doing Spectacular. Never give up. Jan 19, 2002 Since when is protected sex with prostitutes risky? Jan 19, 2002 One more stem cell question-- HIV meds during transplant Jan 16, 2002 My lymphoma treatments are causing side effects with my eyes Jan 13, 2002 Swollen inguinal nodes after sex with a prostitute Jan 13, 2002 CT scan and lymph node detection; is there a size minimum? Jan 13, 2002 Do you have to have HIV to get lymphoma of the brain? Jan 12, 2002 Probability of recurrence, survival rate, Burkitt's Lymphoma Jan 12, 2002 Stem Cell Transplant- can you give me insight? Jan 12, 2002 Do you think I have recurrent lymphoma? Does my KS have anything to do with this? Jan 1, 2002 Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy- How long can it last?? Jan 1, 2002 Clinical trials & Support groups- YES !!! Dec 28, 2001 Hodgkin's Disease and chemotherapy--followup to your 12/13 answer Dec 28, 2001 Are palpable lymph nodes a normal finding? Dec 24, 2001 I don't believe that I will survive my recurrent lymphoma! Dec 24, 2001 Abnormal Gallium Scan- is it PCP pneumonia or is it from my chemotherapy? My doctor is a total jerk! Dec 23, 2001 What exactly do "swollen glands" mean? How soon after a new HIV infection can swollen glands appear? Dec 23, 2001 Radiation Treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma-- is this enough? Dec 12, 2001 Malignant lymphoma? do I need nuclear scan or beta-2-microglobulin test? Dec 12, 2001 Newly diagnosed with HIV and now with lymph nodes-- should I get them biopsied? Dec 12, 2001 Stage 1A Hodgkins Disease-- Is radiation enough? Dec 10, 2001 swollen lymph node- is this lymphoma? Dec 2, 2001 My surgeon wants to biopsy; my PCP says nothing to worry about-- what to do? Dec 2, 2001 Is a stem cell transplant for me? Would I survive it? How has HIV trashed my body so quickly? Nov 25, 2001 Are Nov 25, 2001 Why is my cancer always coming back and everyone else's cancer goes away? Nov 15, 2001 Hodgkin's disease and HIV; why am I soooo tired? Will my CD4 counts rise? Nov 5, 2001 Relapsed AIDS lymphoma; what do you think of my chemotherapy regimen? Nov 4, 2001 Do you think my lymphoma is relapsing? Nov 4, 2001 multiple lymph nodes in neck region; should i be concerned of lymphoma? Oct 28, 2001 Chemotherapy sucks; painful lymphnode despite chemotherapy Oct 28, 2001 My brother is wasting away; Hospice has been brought in; Please help Oct 21, 2001 What are my chances of Hodgkin's recurrence? I'm scared. Oct 21, 2001 What's the likelihood that my boy's lymphoma will come back? Oct 21, 2001 Can non-hodgkin's lymphoma destroy the spinal column? Oct 14, 2001 No more chemotherapy for me; chemotherapy is hell on earth Oct 14, 2001 Diagnosing lymphoma or other stomach malady; I need to vent. Oct 14, 2001 What should I do about my lymph node? Could it be Hodgkin's? Oct 14, 2001 Should my friend continue HIV medications during chemotherapy? Oct 14, 2001 Lymph node swelling; Should I worry? Oct 1, 2001 Are there lymph nodes near the elbows? near the knees? Sep 30, 2001 Can itchy skin be the only symptom of HIV? Sep 30, 2001 Excruciating rectal pain after my lymphoma treatments Sep 27, 2001 Lymphoma: How do I know if I have it? What exactly are night sweats? Sep 27, 2001 I am soooooooo tired! Fatigue after chemotherapy. Can I take a break from my HIV meds? Sep 27, 2001 Severe cramps in my calves; I completed chemotherapy 1 month ago Sep 27, 2001 Lymph node biopsy; my surgeon couldn't find it at the time of surgery Sep 18, 2001 Use of Rituxan in CHOP treatment Sep 18, 2001 New diagnosis of lymphoma; How should I be treated?; What about naturopathic regimen? Sep 16, 2001 How do you start to build yourself back after a year of chemo..When will I feel alive again?? Sep 8, 2001 Could my lungs be inflammed from chemotherapy? from Ziagen? I have lymphoma Aug 23, 2001 Lymphoma and a CD4 count of 271-- Is it possible to come down with PCP pneumonia? Aug 18, 2001 Do HIV drugs prevent lymphoma from popping up? Aug 18, 2001 What is prednisone withdrawal? Aug 18, 2001 Blue Green Algae-- Is it safe to take with chemotherapy? Aug 13, 2001 My brother Has lymphoma; Is it worth it to go through all the treatments? Aug 12, 2001 Do my lymph nodes harbor lymphoma? Aug 3, 2001 Negative Gallium Scan. Do I need to complete the chemotherapy? Aug 3, 2001 Itchy skin-- It's driving me crazy!! Jul 31, 2001 Worried about a delay in chemotherapy! I am mad. Jul 29, 2001 Itchy skin; is my lymphoma acting up? Jul 19, 2001 Why do doctors not look at the big picture? Tell me that my attitude and outlook are an inspiration Jul 19, 2001 My brother's lymphoma; will the HIV medications help it go away? Jul 17, 2001 My brother's AIDS-related lymphoma. Will he be okay? Jul 7, 2001 My CD4 count is way too high; I had lymphoma Jul 5, 2001 What is lymphadenopathy ?? Should I be worried? Jul 5, 2001 Recovery from Brain Lymphoma-- What are the Chances? Jun 29, 2001 Hodgkins and HIV; Will my CD4 counts go up? What's the Likelihood of Relapsing? Jun 29, 2001 re:Limphoma of the tonsil.Can it be masked by infection? Jun 23, 2001 Chemo Dread! I feel isolated! Jun 19, 2001 Re hip pain question Jun 10, 2001 Should I push my brother to take HIV meds? Jun 10, 2001 Can lymphoma come back? I'm scared. Jun 9, 2001 My brother has lymphoma; should he start HIV meds? Jun 2, 2001 Is my hip pain related to my lymphoma? Jun 2, 2001 Neutropenia (low white count) from nowhere Jun 1, 2001 Scared; Guys in the waiting room have died! Jun 1, 2001 Persistent Hot Spot on Gallium Scan May 29, 2001 How do I deal with my May 29, 2001 HIV meds while on lymphoma therapy May 28, 2001 How long does it take to develop lymphoma? May 28, 2001 How long does it take to develop lymphoma May 28, 2001 Re question you answered on AIDS. May 24, 2001 This chemotherapy is too tough on me!! May 20, 2001 Lymphoma of the tonsil? Can it be masked by infection? May 15, 2001 Lymphoma info from AIDS research. May 10, 2001 spreading lumps in my neck May 6, 2001 Prolonged use of Testosterone and lymphoma risk May 6, 2001 chemotherapy; am I getting enough May 3, 2001 low cd4 and viral load May 3, 2001 lymphoma- is stem-cell transplantation May 2, 2001 Can Gallium scan show something other than cancer Apr 29, 2001 KS lesion appears while receiving CHOP Apr 29, 2001 Non-Hodgkins and AIDS; my uncle Apr 22, 2001 lymphoma; new diagnosis and chest pain/esophagitis Apr 22, 2001 Lymphoma- When did I get it Mar 25, 2001 need for spinal tap and bone scan Mar 25, 2001 Do people without HIV, but with NHL have low CD4's? Timing of diagnosis Mar 16, 2001 CHOP chemotherapy and vitamin supplementation; Rectal abscess Mar 10, 2001 what cause the itching with lymphoma Mar 10, 2001 I've completed chemotherapy and I'm scared Mar 2, 2001 Confused about chemo dosing; Loss of chemotherapy as a security blanket Mar 2, 2001 There is HOPE after a diagnosis of lymphoma Mar 2, 2001 Lymphoma; IL-2 to boosts CD4 cells Mar 2, 2001 Is halving CHOP dose still effective? Mar 2, 2001 Adult T-Cell Leukemia Mar 2, 2001 How long before I don't have to worry about recurrence Mar 2, 2001 Declining CD4s from chemotherapy. Mar 2, 2001 New trials or existing treatments for high grade nhl Mar 2, 2001 Tired of it all! (chemotherapy for lymphoma) Mar 2, 2001 prevention for neutropenia and possible infections Mar 2, 2001 declining CD4s with chemotherapy Mar 2, 2001 choices other than CHOP Mar 2, 2001 acyclovir as a preventative for AID related lymphoma Mar 2, 2001 lymphoma; Neuropathies from vincristine Mar 2, 2001 Help, my brother in law has AIDS/lymphoma test Mar 2, 2001 Is checking central nervous system critical? Mar 2, 2001 Dad diagnosed with lymphoma Mar 2, 2001 husbands lymphoma returned after stem cell transplant Mar 2, 2001 use of testosterone Mar 2, 2001 recent lymphoma diagnosis -- Help Mar 2, 2001 Lymphoma questions(many) Mar 2, 2001 HIV and lymphoma......family fearful Mar 2, 2001 lymphoma Mar 2, 2001 Life expectancy Mar 2, 2001 AIDS and Non-Hodgkins on the rise Mar 2, 2001 Recurrent symptoms (sweats, smells); is my lymphoma back? Mar 2, 2001 lymphoma and newly diagnosed with HIV Mar 1, 2001 i am scared: my dad has AIDS-lymphoma; he's not himself Mar 1, 2001 Is it safe to continue CHOP? anal fissure Mar 1, 2001 Brain Cancers in AIDS Infected Patients Mar 1, 2001 My lymph nodes; am I prone to lymphoma Mar 1, 2001 Lymphoma followup Sep 15, 2000 Lower leg swelling with irregular brownish red spots/KS? Sep 7, 2000 Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL) Jan 5, 1998 HIV and Lymphoma...are they related? Dec 4, 1997 Lymphoma non hodgkins Oct 21, 1997 Lymphoma Feb 4, 1997
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