I have Non hodgkings Lymphoma a tye of cancer in the Lymp system. Is it completely curable i am 30 years old?

Question

I am taking chemothepy. I have taken the first dose of it three weeks a ago. I am intending to take mabthera also next week onwards with chemotherapy,

(Please no jokes)

Answer 1

The most significant factor in overall prognosis is the grade, or aggressiveness, of the lymphoma. Indolent (low-grade) non-Hodgkin lymphoma is generally not curable, but is typically slowly progressive and responds temporarily to therapy. Aggressive and highly aggressive (intermediate- and high-grade) NHL's are potentially curable with combination chemotherapy. Long-term survival or cure rates for these diseases vary with a number of prognostic factors, such as:

Age
Lactate dehydrogenase level (a blood test)
Performance status
Clinical stage
Sites of extranodal disease

Stages of NHL:
Stage I
"Stage I" indicates that the cancer is located in a single region, usually one lymph node and the surrounding area. Stage I often will not have outward symptoms.
Stage II
"Stage II" indicates that the cancer is located in two separate regions, an affected lymph node or organ within the lymphatic system and a second affected area, and that both affected areas are confined to one side of the diaphragm - that is, both are above the diaphragm, or both are below the diaphragm.
Stage III
"Stage III" indicates that the cancer has spread to both sides of the diaphragm, including one organ or area near the lymph nodes or the spleen.
Stage IV
"Stage IV" indicates that the cancer has spread beyond the lymphatic system and involves one or more major organs, possibly including the bone marrow or skin.


The fact that you are 30 is a good sign, a 30 year old who is other wise healthy would have a good performance status. Your doctor should be able to tell you if the type of NHL you have is indolent or aggressive, and he/she can tell you what stage NHL you have.

Answer 2

Cancer Treatment Centers of America have a good system and can provide info. Also, see: Beating Cancer With Nutrition by Quillen, and How to Prevent and Treat Cancer With Natural Medicine by Michael Murray. Linus Pauling's Cancer and Vitamin C is very interesting too.

Answer 3

I'm sorry for your difficulties. And you're right. It is completely curable. But what is your question?