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mjphoto
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 Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject: What to expect? |
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| Found out recently my mother in law , 80, has large B type lymphoma. At least 2 tumors around 6-7 cm, one on lower spine and one around the kidney. I believe maybe in a few lymph nodes. She has decided to let nature run it's course with no treatment. 3 weeks ago she went to a nursing home. The oncologist she had met with said she had at least 6-7 months as a guess. I have been curious since I've found this forum as to if anyone knows how fast this grows, what to expect and does that time line seem appropiate. We don't really know what to expect down the road. |
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ChemoMan
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| Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: What to expect? |
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Hello mjphoto
I am very sorry to hear your mother in law is so sick. DLBCL is a very aggressive disease. If left to its own devices it can kill you in 12 months. Basically what happens is the immune system becomes so impaired that eventually the patient will succumb to infection. There is also a chance that the tumors may impinge on a blood vessel somewhere and block blood supply to a vital organ. The doctor's estimate is probably good as he has an idea of where your mother in laws lymphoma has progressed to.
I hope things go smoothly and your mother in law is at peace during this time.
Good luck
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Remission confirmed 1st October 2008
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mjphoto
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| Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: What to expect? |
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately we got our answer today. She passed away this afternoon. It had only been a couple of months since she had found out about the cancer. I guess sometimes things just go quicker than you expect. We just weren't ready to let go.
Thanks again.
Mike |
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ChemoMan
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:59 am Post subject: Re: What to expect? |
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Hello mjphoto
Sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to your wife and yourself. I thought your mother in law was very brave, I hope her death was a peaceful one.
All the best for the future, may fortune shine on you and yours
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Age 52
Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma
Stage 2a
Finished six cycles of R chop 21 26th May 2008
Officially in remission 9th July 2008
Remission confirmed 1st October 2008
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brainman
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mjphoto
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: Re: What to expect? |
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Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers.
Mike |
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