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I’m sure you’re on pins and needles waiting for a definitive diagnosis so you can get on with life! Being able to have access to a larger hospital usually gives you the opportunity for more state of the art diagnostic equipment and specialists. So I hope you get your answers soon.
You must have just gotten the biopsy results on the portal. This is usually followed up with a consultation. Or the doctor may read the results and request imaging or further tests before that consultation appointment.
Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a broad group of lymphomas so your doctor will want to zero in on your specific type before going ahead with a diagnosis and treatment plan.
We have quite a few NHL members in the forum and when you get your diagnosis I’d be happy to connect you! It can help to talk with others who are going through the same medical mystery tour! 😉 I’ve been there myself with a different blood cancer. We are blessed to live in an age where we have treatment options with positive outcomes.
Mayo Clinic has a good article on NHL that you may want to read.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20375680#:~:text=Non-Hodgkin%20lymphoma%20happens%20when%20germ-fighting%20cells%20in%20the,lymphomas.%20There%20are%20many%20subtypes%20in%20this%20group.
If you don’t mind sharing, what were your symptoms leading up to your testing? Do you have a consultation scheduled?