NK TCell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Nasal

Hi, my brother has just been diagnosed with NK T-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Nasal Type. He has been told it is very rare, and is uncommon even amongst rare cancers. The doctors have still not given him a treatment plan, and the treatments they have discussed are very conflicting. One consultant said will be treated with chemotherapy another said it would be just radiotherapy. I have looked through various medical journals and studies, the prognosis looks very poor however I was wondering if anyone on this forum has had this form of cancer and what your treatment was like. Also, would stem cell treatment be appropriate? Thanks in advance. 

  • Hi Shakirawest,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat - although I'm very sorry to read what's brought you here. This sounds like a really tough and potentially confusing situation and I hope you're getting on OK.

    If anyone here has similar experience to share then hopefully they'll be along soon. You can try searching the forum (using the button in the blue bar above) to find any potentially relevant discussions.

    In terms of the questions about the stem cell treatment - you'd have to discuss this with your brother's specialist or medical team as it's only them who can advise on possible treatment options.

    If you'd like to talk anything through with our nurses, you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    I hope that there is consensus soon with the treatment and that things can begin to move forward.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator