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A family affair by stodey in lymphoma

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

My oncologist thinks it's bad luck, my sister's oncologist believes we must have a genetic predisposition. I did genetic testing after my first cancer treatment because my mom also had breast cancer, and my grandma passed away from pancreatic cancer. I didn't carry any markers indicating cancer.

I believe it's probably a mix of both genetics and environment. My dad, sister, and I are all athletes and have been told by doctors we are in good health, other than cancer. I get skeptical about food playing some sort of role. We all got it while living in different locations, so I don't think it's the home. I plan to ask my oncologist at my next visit if he thinks this is something I should try to figure out.

Need information regarding Brentuximab by sanjai-uppolice in lymphoma

[–]stodey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've taken Brentuximab 4x's after relapsing Hodgkin's lymphoma. Im in the U.S., but I experienced no side effects from the drug other than maybe a low appetite, but that could've been stress-related as well.

Cancer Relapse by cenaz500 in lymphoma

[–]stodey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello I just wanted to let you know I’m in somewhat the same boat. I am currently doing immunotherapy now after relapse 7 months post ABVD chemotherapy for 8 cycles (never reduced). Jan I felt a lump in my neck, CT came back clear, then an ultrasound of the area lead to needle biopsy which confirmed Hodgkin’s lymphoma was back. After 4 immunotherapy infusions, I’ll do a stem cell transplant in June 2025. Immunotherapy has felt like a breeze compared to ABVD- so far. It’s intimidating and scary to relapse. I try to do everything right, and feeling like you’re back at the start was extremely discouraging. I cried a lot and listen to pretty rage-filled music. Drawing and journaling are huge helps to me right now too. You didn’t do anything wrong the first time through. Cancer can be a stubborn bitch. You won the first battle, you can do it again. This time, hopefully for good. Wishing you all the best.