Worried sick - Lymphomas Message Board

temera2 · 07-03-2008, 03:24 AM

Hey there i am a tmj member usually but i came across this board and would just like to ask one thing: When my brother was 19 he suffered non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, he nearly died, he received chemotherapy, radiation therapy and stem cell and he is now 26 and has recovered ( took 4 good years) anyways he is optimistic he is alive and grateful however he has a darkness as he suffered so so much ... he keeps telling me he will die soon , i was wondering statistically what are the chances it could come back ? and further symptoms he will have?

I am worried sick about him ...

Any responses will be appreciated!

Bofonic · 07-03-2008, 03:56 PM

I don't know the chances of a relapse..(I've been in remission for 4 years now and so good so far.)

I don't think he'd develop any "new" symptoms. (aside from any side effects from the treatment he might be suffering)

Have you thought of sending him to a therapist? There's a certain period of adjustment after you get better for some people. I'd send him to see someone and let them try to help him too. Remind him he's lucky to be alive and that he should enjoy life to the max. Don't let him take his life for granted.

temera2 · 07-27-2008, 12:00 AM

Dearest Bofonic... Thanks so much for your reply...

Did you have a lymphoma on your chest too... i am so good you have been well

thanks for the advice ... i always remind him to be grateful hey ... i am SO happy for you!

My brother is convinced he will not live past 50 ? Is this true ?

I cant find any good statistics.. ??

With lymphoma are you free of any pain after it ... will your body ever be the same?

Any responses appreciated

I seriously cant handle his thinking and he carries this inner darkness ...its scary

osorosy · 08-12-2008, 08:38 PM

Hi
I just finished chemo for DLBCL in my chest and I have constant pain. The Dr told me that I probably have nerve damage from the tumors. I didnt cry when I found out that I had cancer but when the dr told me that this constant pain could be permanant I had a total melt down. Hopefully it will heal with time but I am coming to terms with it. It sounds like your brother could use some therapy. I know that I struggle to keep a positive attitude everyday. It is very easy to convince yourself that you are going to die from cancer. I just keep telling myself to shut up : ) I am very recently in remission but if down the road I cant let it go I have already told myself that I will get counseling.