Relapse or something else?

[pmurdo]

I was diagnosed with nhl in 2011, low grade follicular with evidence of high grade found in bone marrow. Following 6 round of R chop chemo and 1 high dose methotrexate chemo lumber punctures and 2 years rituximab maintenance I have lived well until now. I am now experiencing regular night sweats and fairly rapid weight loss. My consultant is arranging a ct scan. A worrying development and any words of encouragement would be much appreciated.

[Shar0n Volunteer]

Good luck with the scan. I haven't experienced this but I know that the man who runs lymphomasurvival.com has had relapses and is now I believe well over 20 years in remission. His site has an annual subscription fee which covers all the research, staffing and site maintenance. I have no connection to the site but I do subscribe as I find it a good resource.

[oncloudnine]

You have my heartfelt hope that your scan is negative. Living with cancer is a scary thing. It's return is always on your mind. I have been in remission from LBCL for one year. I Went through the R-Chop and radiation, and the side effects are definitely no picnic. Try to think positive, even though that is very difficult. I wish you only the best.

Great Luck To You PMURDO

[Smileyman]

I think you have done the right thing by discussing with your consultant and having the scan. I know first hand how worrying it is; there are many new treatment options coming along so be confident that whatever the result there is a path that will bring you back to where you want to be.

[avegan2]

Stay positive because there are so many new treatments available with relapses. These new treatments can be life changing. I hope your scan goes well.

I just did my 2 yr scan and although I am still in remission from NHL the scans showed I have a splenic artery aneurysm.