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Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma- Watch & Wait Approach

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 7 11:27am | Replies (234)
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@loribmt

Hi @emmiet. I’m sure you’re a little anxious about finding even a minor recurrence of your MZL on scans. We all hope for a permanent remission after going through chemo. Fortunately marginal zone lymphoma tends to be a slowly developing type of cancer in the lymph nodes. So jumping right back into treatment isn’t always warranted. Did your doctor discuss a potential for another round of chemo or immuno therapy?

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emmiet | @emmiet | Sep 21 6:21am

My oncologist and I discussed medical options if needed. He also told me when I was first diagnosed in 2021 that the marginal zone is considered chronic and would have considered watch & wait if I hadn't had DLBLC in my stomach lining (diffused large b cell lymphoma).

I'm in excellent health and am almost at the point where I've healed from the effects of chemo—backache, hair loss, and minor numbness of the fingertips. I prefer to reduce medical intervention as much as possible and focus on diet, exercise, and mental wellness.

So, I'm seeking my tribe of folks with similar experiences who take a proactive approach.

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