So, you’ve been told you’ll be having the CHOP regimen. Sounds weird! What does it mean? What will it do? How will you know it is working? All sorts of questions, and hopefully, here are some of the answers for you. Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma usually consists of several drugs given together, called combination chemotherapy. […]
Read MoreMore events will be added soon, here’s some to be getting on with. If you know of any events you’d like added (not just cancer ones remember!) then let me know. Items in brackets (example) are the charities which will benefit from your fundraising. MACMILLAN CANCER RELIEF – CALENDAR EVENTS Organisation to benefit: Macmillan Cancer Relief […]
Read MoreA biopsy… an everyday word we as patients always hear at one time or another. I’ve just had another biopsy in my tibia, thankfully this time I was put out for it so I actually enjoyed it – LOL!! Whilst sitting waiting to go to the Theatre I saw my consultant and asked him how […]
Read MoreBeen there, got the t-shirt, etc. Yes this is the page of all the hospitals and clinics I’ve been to in my checkered career as a Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma patient. Not all of the places have websites or photos yet, but I’m working on the photos bit! Click on the links to find out more about […]
Read MoreWell I don’t know about you, but I’m not a medical person. I only know what I know through the treatment I’ve had for my Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (and it’s associated unfortunate side effects) and for my gallbladder attacks and subsequent gallbladder removal operation. There are a lot of medical acronyms around, the same as there […]
Read MoreEveryone talks about cancer as “The Big C” and that it is something to be feared. Yes, it is scary at times but it is not all bad. Here you will find more information about NHL and will hopefully answer some of those questions you have. I’m still finding out new things all the time […]
Read MoreWell, whilst I’ve been busy working away on The Furry Monkey website, I’ve been winning some awards….. I’ve added them here for all to see them. MedgadgetBest Patient Blog Kahunas Kreations Weis Clean World Serenas Gene & Linda G Beth’s Award Raven’s Award SK70 Award Zeal of Approval Penmarric Award Superpack Award Coyote-Jo Great Site […]
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Read MoreIt wasn’t me; I didn’t do it; I wasn’t there…… or for the official disclaimer, please see here: Any death or injuries sustained to you or anyone else, either self inflicted or by an innocent bystander, who just happened to look at the screen is your own b****y fault and nothing to do with me! […]
Read MoreIt’s taken a while to do, but then so many other things have popped into my head and taken priority (not forgetting all those hospital appointments!). It’s amazing how many things there are to do to keep a website current and updated. It’s even worse when the side effects of chemo and radiotherapy have taken […]
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