Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Support Group
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 subtype of lymphoma. It is in fact an overarching term of many different forms of lymphoma, each with individual characteristics. Most cases start with infiltration of lymph nodes, but specific...
I had a lymphnode removed and i dont understand what this means
Flow cytometry will be performed to exclude the possibility of a low grade B lymphoproliferative disorder although highly unlikely based on morphology. He came in first stating that it was good news I didnt have cancer but then he showed me this. It has been months of back and forth with this. Does anyone know what this means? he said he's 99 % sure its not cancer. I just feel like I left there not knowing much more than when I went in.
Flow cytometry will be performed to exclude the possibility of a low grade B lymphoproliferative disorder although highly unlikely based on morphology. He came in first stating that it was good news I didnt have cancer but then he showed me this. It has been months of back and forth with this. Does anyone know what this means? he said he's 99 % sure its not cancer. I just feel like I left there not knowing much more than when I went in.
You need to be your own advocate. Your doctor should be able to explain things in a way that you can understand. Ask him questions, tell him you don't understand and can he try to explain it in less medical terminology. Don't be afraid to take notes while he is talking with you. I often do that so I can remember everything he says.
Hang in there. Sounds like your doctor is trying to figure it out. I have my fingers crossed for you!