Watch and wait
Some good news!
While I’ve been told that I will definitely need chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant to treat my lymphoma, for the time being the plan is to “watch and wait”. At the moment, only a small number of lymph nodes are affected and there’s no trace of the disease in my bone marrow. The hospital will keep seeing me every few weeks so that any change in status can be picked up and acted on quickly. This means that I will get treatment at the optimal time for prolonging any remission.
This grace period might only be for a few weeks, but it could last months or even for a few years. There’s no way of predicting the time that remains before treatment will need to start, but the further away that is the better I think.
That’s great news Tim – hope it is years xx
Wow, good news. So happy for you. 😉
That is great news Tim. Really happy for you xx
Hi,
I’ve been following your blog for my recent dd303 and 307 exams, and found all your tips useful. I was really heartbroken to have read your recent diagnosis, as I feel like I kind of know you somehow. Have you considered alternative route? Someone I know had hodgkins and after gruelling years of chemotherapy radiotherapy only to be told that he would not live more than a year. He went down the natural path, building his immune system, cutting out junk food, sugar etc. Stuck to a clean diet of whole grains, unpasteurised dairy, fish, fruits, veg, honey (raw), herbal teas, ginger is amazing for getting lymphatic system moving. De stress. You will get better, I am praying for you 🙂
I forgot to mention he is all clear and has been 8 years after being told it was terminal.
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your kind words – they’re much appreciated and I’m glad you’ve found the blog useful too!
My recent healthcheck suggests that I am pretty healthy (apart from the lymphoma) and I do try to eat well – most of the time! I’m sure that it helps as you say, and it’s good to hear that your friend has had success with his approach.
I have an appointment with my haematologist and nurse tomorrow – it will be interesting to see what they recommend as my next step.
Thanks again,
Tim.