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5 years Since enlarged lymph node found in neck

mark3evo
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Turned out to be Stage 4 Lymphoma having jumped to bones  jan 2018  i was 57 at the time (male)

went through CT Scan , 2 biobsys , PET scan  back in december 2017

i had severe back bone, broke a rib cage bones whilst jogging

i was overweight BMI of 29 and was also diagnosed with diabetes

prior to going to GP i had 6 weeks of drenching and lost 10% of weight

after a course of ABVD over 6 months, there was no sign of cancer

 

i went through a change in diet to 100% vegan , reversed my diabetes by August 2018

i also embarked on a further weight loss, from 16 st now to 13 1/2 st with intermittent fasting , started cycling and done 12,000 miles

 

to date i am still clear of cancer - i wanted to pass this on to anyone with hodgkin lymphoma that progonosis can be good

 

 

 

 

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    Hi Mark,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    Thank you for your uplifting post. I am glad to hear that you are doing so well. I am a breast cancer lady and have had 2 bouts within the past 13 years. Like you, I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

    We don't hear enough from people who are fighting this disease and making some progress. This is always a great source of encouragement and positivity for those who are struggling.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

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    Thanks Jolamine

    yes, i thought about this, as yesyterday was the birthday of my best mate

    sadly he died of pancreatic cancer during lockdown

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    Hi Mark,

    We often hear of the bad outcomes, but seldom of the good ones - possibly because they are just so glad to be able to get on with their lives.

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Lockdown was a horrible time and I too lost some loved ones during it. It was so hard with visiting and funeral limitations.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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