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I'm 72 and have NHL - SMZ. Treatment has been difficult but finally found a chemo that's ok for me

Clance
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Hi I'm new on here.  Im 72 and have Non Hodgkin's lymphoma  - Splenic marginal zone.  I had 4 session of rituximab but this was discontinued and allergic reaction. Then tried then tried another treatment- that resulted in bruises everywhere. Next came bendamustine but I ended up in hospital for 10 days with breathing difficulties.  Now I'm on chlorambucil which seems to be ok. Having problems sleeping so am still a aka at 3.30am

Clance

  • Hello Clance

    I'm sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with NHL. It sounds like it's been a bit of a rollercoaster finding a treatment that you can tolerate, but I'm glad to hear that you finally seem to be settled on Chlorambucil. 

    I know that many of the Cancer Chat community members will understand the sleep struggles that seem to come hand in hand with cancer. We have some information on our website about cancer and difficulty sleeping that may be helpful to you. 

    If you think it might help to chat things through with one of our nurses, you can call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, help and support they can. 

    I hope that thing scontinue to progress well for you Clance. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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