Hi all! 

I'm new to this forum so hoping I've posted in the right place

Last year my Grandma was diagnosed with Grade 3 Large B Cell Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, after finding a large lump in her groin. 

She had several months of RCHOP chemotherapy, followed by Radiotherapy and entered remission at the end of 2018 when her PET scan in November  showed cancer in her stomach and above her diaphragm (but were too small to take biopsies).

However, a PET scan in January, followed by a biopsy has confirmed she has Low grade Follicular cell lymphoma and she's due to start RDGP chemo next week, followed by LEAN chemo and finally a stem cell transplant (providing she reacts well to chemo). 

The consultant explained that this type of lymphoma isn't cureable and though usually it grows slowly, hers is growing very quickly, hence the intensive treatment they will give her. 

She's 73 this year and hasn't had any symptoms since the initial swelling and is quite fit and healthy otherwise. 

I asked the consultant what the outlook is, as during the initial diagnosis we were given a survival rate, but he wouldn't give us an indication this time. 

Does anybody know this information? Should we prepare for the worst or is there a positive outlook with this type of cancer? 

She brought me up and is more like a Mum to me, so I'm in a state of panic and confusion at the minute! 

Also, the chemo nurse explained the chemo could make her really poorly this time and she lives alone (though ten minutes down the road from me), so would it be sensible to have a family member live with her during the treatment? 

Sorry for so many questions xx