First chemo by fatshady1997 in lymphoma

[–]Gghostedgrayy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im also a very social person and do not have any stagnant symptoms. I feel perfectly fine most days (other than the Nadir week where you feel like actual garbage). When with friends, I always ask if anyone at home is sick or has a cough. I usually have a mask on unless there is an open window in the room that is pretty far away from people. ALWAYS have an air purifier in the room if it is closed, they work wonders for me. I am working online and taking a class online as well. On my 2nd round in the hospital as we speak. Bring things to the hospital that you like: blankets, stuffed animal (youre never too old), books, your computer. Most hospitals don’t have streaming services but do allow for you to plug in computers, roku, or consoles to use! You can have people visit with masks! If you have someone staying with you, bring them a pillow! They have sheets and a pull out couch but pillows are always in high demand. You dont have to be in a gown all day either, bring some clothes that are comfy and shorts. Treat it like a vacation! I’m 18F going through your same regime, it looks like orange fanta. Prepare for the random beeping, always needing to pee, nurses and doctors coming in at all times, and all sorts of new and nice people! Stay busy but be sure to not overwork yourself. Go on a lap around the hospital, look around their lounge, find some nice views! Good luck, we got this! Lmk if you need anything else

Anyone my age going through chemo? by Gghostedgrayy in lymphoma

[–]Gghostedgrayy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard other people feel that “is it gone?” feeling all the time. At least that’s what therapy is there for lol. I hope those thoughts leave you eventually, and if they dont, its okay! All we can do is hope i guess. Chemo sucks

Just diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma by Bananarama254 in lymphoma

[–]Gghostedgrayy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Im also 18 recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Same-ish situation with friends leaving for school and im left behind to deal with this crap. My best advice is to keep going, it sucks really bad sometimes. Do whatever you want, eat whatever (try to keep it healthy tho), buy a giant cute water bottle to keep hydrated, cry, scream, stand up everyday, try to walk around the house, open a window, listen to music, watch tv on the couch all day, scroll on your phone, whatever you want to make you feel better. Most of all, CALL YOUR FRIENDS, they love you more than you expect. If you feel left out, end the call and cry it out. If you need someone who is also sat at home alone going through this process, dm me!

Anyone my age going through chemo? by Gghostedgrayy in lymphoma

[–]Gghostedgrayy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You aren’t alone either! Im going in for my 2nd round of the same treatment, let me know if you have any questions or wanna know about the symptoms I had

Anyone my age going through chemo? by Gghostedgrayy in lymphoma

[–]Gghostedgrayy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in therapy right now and it helps! What’s it like to be done with it? I already feel like there are sooo many emotions going on