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Vital Info

Name:
Robyn (robynsh)

Member Since:
June 28, 2011

Location:
charlotte,

Birthday:
June 1, 1962

Profile:
Cancer Survivor

Cancer Info

Type of Cancer:
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Diffuse B cell

Diagnosis Date:
May 10, 2011

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 2

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 2

Chemotherapy:
Vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar PFS), Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), Adriamycin (Doxorubicin)

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
Everything

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
I am very blessed with Friends and family

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
keep calling, writing, coming by, texting, emailing..etc

Cancer Center:
CMC

Tips for others on how to deal with the physical side effects of chemo/cancer:
exercise, let friends help you

Tips for others on how to deal with the mental struggles of chemo/cancer:
No real great advice. Difficult for everyone.

End of Treatment Date:
August 25, 2011

NED Date:
July 13, 2011

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Symptoms:

none. I found a lymph node(1.8cm) in a bad location(above left collarbone)and had it biopsied in 2 days.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Port placement May 2011
Bone marrow Biopsy May 2011

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

R-Chop—6 cycles total..completed 5/18,6/8 and 6/24/2011,7/15/11 8/8/11 and 8/25/11. side effects: nausea, bone pain, headaches, ear pain(probably from neulasta/neupogen),some fatigue, severe heartburn/epigastic discomfort, mood changes

Immune Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

rituxan as part of chemotherapy

Stats

Posts: 26

Photos: 16

Events: 0

My Supporters: 32

I Support: 37

Comments: 118

Robyn's Profile Page

Cancer Symptoms

none. I found a lymph node(1.8cm) in a bad location(above left collarbone)and had it biopsied in 2 days.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

Port placement May 2011
Bone marrow Biopsy May 2011

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Immune Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

rituxan as part of chemotherapy

Comments:

Soldier on, brave fighter. I’m inspired by so many here, it’s incredible and encouraging. My brother’s non-h lymphoma will not, CAN not win this unfair fight. He, like you, is direct and honest. Thanks for sharing yourself and helping folks like me understand and absorb what we need to know.

Posted on October 28, 2011 at 11:12:22 PM by Cathrin

Hey, I’ve added you to my prayer list and you’ll be prayed for every evening.

Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:30:17 PM by Sam

thanks. Chemo simply SUCKs so much….

Posted on July 9, 2011 at 9:25:45 PM by Robyn

Posted on July 9, 2011 at 9:25:16 PM by Robyn

Hang in there Robyn :-)

You’ll get through it just fine.

Tylenol and Tums are your friend.

Hugs,
Fred

Posted on July 7, 2011 at 5:11:10 PM by Private User

Sounds like good response. I also hate being bald.makes all my wrinkles show and it is just so difficult. My husband also hates my port in my chest( although it has been wonderful compared to IVs). I wish I knew something to say to you that makes me feel better. You do look like a beautiful woman and I know your friends are being sincere. It just sucks. I always have something on my head….hang in there…

Posted on July 5, 2011 at 2:00:24 PM by Robyn

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