Re: CLL and lymphomas

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Good luck with everything Becky, good that your staying on top of everything

and that you obviously have some great docs helping you at the moment.

All the best, Kurt

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From: " pitlochry10 " <pitlochry10@...>

> I was checked into the hospital on 8/17 for the basic fever of

> unknown origin of 103.6F. After several blood cultures, and other blood

> tests, X-ray and CT scan, the CT scan showed a 8cm mass surrounding my

> left kidney.

I was checked into the hospital on 8/17 for the basic fever of

unknown origin of 103.6F. After several blood cultures, and other blood

tests, X-ray and CT scan, the CT scan showed a 8cm mass surrounding my

left kidney. They took a biopsy of the mass and then they took a PET

scan and then I had a BMB and just for fun, an Endoscopy to check up

on my ulcer. The PET scan showed there were several lymphomas, one by

my kidney, one by my stomach, a couple of small ones by my lungs and I

can't remember where the other one was. Anyway, the BMB results

should be back by Monday and then they'll come up with a treatment.

The Oncologist assures me it's very treatable, so not to worry. Oh,

and my ulcer, well, it was originally caused by Prednisone to combat

AIHA (AutoImmune Hemolytic Anemia) last March and April. They found

the ulcer when they did a Endoscopy the end of June and had me on

Nexium for 2 months. The fact that the ulcer was worse and not

better, leads the Gastrologist to the idea that it might be associated

with the lymphomas in some way as far as healing goes I guess.

Anyway, It's been a hell of a week and I'm glad I'm finally home. My

hubby has been very supportive this time around and short of having to

deal with a root canal, he's been there for me. I really missed my

dog and she missed me too. It's amazing how pets can be so healing in

their own way.

Becky

DX CLL Nov 2004, Fludorabine (two weeks) 8 weeks Rituxan and then 4

weeks Rituxan maintenance in October 2005. CLL is in remission, but

the side issues have me climbing the walls! LOL