spleen and non-hodsgins - Lymphomas Message Board

jltk · 08-05-2003, 10:18 AM

My husband has had a pain in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen for about 10 days . Saw Dr. yesterday he ordered cbc and spleen ultrasound to check for non-hodsgins lymphoma. His brother has been diagnosed with tis. My hubby is 55. Would there be other symptoms of this? And, are these test the appropriate ones? Please help. This is the GREATEST man God ever made and I am soooo scared
Thanks Kathy

gret · 08-06-2003, 02:46 AM

Am not a doc, but I do know that it is common to do a cbc when suspecting lymphoma(or many othe illnesses), and I think an ultrasound is very good idea so that they can check out what is happening in the area of pain.

Often with lymphoma the spleen is affected, but it sounds like your doc is just trying to cover all the bases and be on top of things which is VERY good.

I know it is frightening, but please remember that lymphoma is not all that common, and for those that are diagnosed with it, there are AMAZING and very sucessful treatments for it nowadays. (one can read many positive lymphoma survivor stories. Just recently I read about a young woman who was pregnant when she was diagnosed, and she was able to be treated during pregnancy, and was totally cured, and had beautiful healthy baby!)

Keep up the positive attitude and prayers and faith. If your husband does have any health issues, then he needs you to be strong for him.

Best Wishes

LynneJW · 08-23-2003, 05:35 PM

Hi jltk,
Just wanted to let you know that my dad was diagnosed in 1975 with non-hodgkins lymphoma. At the time, I was 3 and my brother had just been born (how stressful is that!) His symptoms were left upper quadrant pain, and that was it. No fatigue, no nothing. He had surgery to remove the tumour, along with his spleen (and accidentally his GB as well...med student was allowed to poke around and accidentally sliced through something!!) All the margins were clear, so no chemo or radiation was necessary, and he has never had any problems since (knock on wood). He also has never had any problems with lowered immunity or anything, even though he has so spleen. I have heard of many many people who have survived this. It is very treatable. I pray that your husband does not have it, but if he does, there is hope!!!
Best of luck to you both!