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Clare
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:39 am    Post subject: My Mum was diagnosed yesturday Reply with quote
Hello all, My mum has non hodgkinson lymphoma (follicular) and is about to start chemo, I really want to know how do i support her best? she is 71 and in great health really, I just wanted to learn all i can so i can do all i can.
Thanks for any responses u can give me Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:00 am    Post subject: Re: My Mum was diagnosed yesturday Reply with quote
Oh and a question... she has tumors i her neck and in her abdomen all under her diaphram... is this normal in NHL? are these tumors AROUND the organs ? (as opposed to in her organs...I have not seen any reports so just want to understand...) shes really very fit and well with no apprent sypmtons. only neck swellings.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:14 pm    Post subject: Re: My Mum was diagnosed yesturday Reply with quote
Dear Clare

So sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis. So good that she's strong & healthy otherwise because she should cope better with chemo treatment. I pray this is so anyway.

Supporting your Mum will mean being by her side every step of the way. I hope this is possible for you? Go along with her to her chemo treatments (if she's receiving IV chemo drugs), these oncology wards/outpatients can be sad & depressing.

I'm sure you will advocate for your Mum if this is needed & just being there for her, loving her & supporting her.

I can't answer any questions about NHL but I'm certain you will receive replies from more knowledgeable forum members before too long.

Please know my prayers & thoughts are with you & your Mum as you begin this "journey".

Cheers, Angie.
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Clare
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:47 am    Post subject: Re: My Mum was diagnosed yesturday Reply with quote
Thankyou for replying angie, it means alot as im quite scared xx
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