What is Non-hodgkins Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer arising from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells. It is so called because of its distinction from Hodgkin's disease, a particular subt...

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My oncologist is gone until January 5 and I have a cold and am starting to feel very ill from it....I'm slowing down even more. What should I do?
Posted on 12/29/08, 11:12 am
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Reply #1 - 12/29/08  1:07pm
" duh!!! I called the dr. on call. I think my biggest fear was being put in isolation or something. How delicate is this disease and the lack of an immune system?? "
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Reply #2 - 12/29/08  3:05pm
" you are VERY prone to getting sick right now. Did you do the r-chop? I feel like I have a very bad flu. The dr. said I should start feeling better at 7 - 10 days.... so I am waiting. "
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Reply #3 - 12/30/08  6:42am
" I hope you are feeling better today. Stay indoors and drink plenty of fluids, "

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