Current Events > Just got back from my doctor. I have lymphoma.

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Hey I feel for you Tc, this stuff is always hard to think about and shocking when you first hear about it. I was diagnosed with lymphoma 2 years ago and fought through it. Mine were in my chest (had 11 enlarged lymph nodes) and on my lungs apparently. Had to have chemotherapy for 6 months. I do wish you the best and from what my doctor told me, it's very treatable and has a very low chance of ever coming back.
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Wishing the best for you. Keep shitposting, brother.
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I'm sorry to hear that, but try not to panic. Everyone hears 'Cancer' and they think death sentence, but when it is caught early enough, and depending on the type, it can actually be highly treatable. Follow your doctor's instructions and try to stay healthy and positive.

Tyranthraxus posted...

My memory is extremely hazy but I think hamstein had a deadly version of leukemia and he was pretty much doomed from the start but he always had a positive outlook and got tons of support here from the very end.

It was so sad, every time he posted an update it was about how much worse shit had gotten but he was always positive about it.

I admire the hell out of people like that and I hope I can approach this with that degree of positivity.

I mean here I am in a much better position and I'm already making grim contingencies on what to do if the worst happens.

NocturneD85 posted...

Hey I feel for you Tc, this stuff is always hard to think about and shocking when you first hear about it. I was diagnosed with lymphoma 2 years ago and fought through it. Mine were in my chest (had 11 enlarged lymph nodes) and on my lungs apparently. Had to have chemotherapy for 6 months. I do wish you the best and from what my doctor told me, it's very treatable and has a very low chance of ever coming back.

Thank you for this. It's comforting to hear from people with the similar kind of cancer that I have.

davyheinz posted...

Wishing the best for you. Keep shitposting, brother.

Thanks a bunch man.

When I'm on chemo there won't be much else for me to do besides shitpost about politics.

So buckle up folks.
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Doom_Art posted...

won't be much else for me to do besides shitpost about politics.

You remind me of a friend, he's a good guy. We just happen to get into dumb, stupid arguments over politics all the time.
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You got this, man. You're being proactive and staying positive, that's a big part of winning what may be a battle. You can fight it, you can best it. Stay strong
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, man. I hope you will keep posting and update us as often as you are able to. I dont care if we did or didnt agree on much in the past, you seem like a decent dude and youre part of this wacky community. Stay strong.
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Jesus.

Man, I hope it goes away. I don't wish that on anyone.
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EverDownward posted...

You remind me of a friend, he's a good guy. We just happen to get into dumb, stupid arguments over politics all the time.

Sounds like a friend of mine ha ha. We're always bickering like two old folks

powerman1426 posted...

You got this, man. You're being proactive and staying positive, that's a big part of winning what may be a battle. You can fight it, you can best it. Stay strong

Thanks man. I think today it's finally all starting to sink in.
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Lorenzo_2003 posted...

Wishing you a speedy recovery, man. I hope you will keep posting and update us as often as you are able to. I dont care if we did or didnt agree on much in the past, you seem like a decent dude and youre part of this wacky community. Stay strong.

Thanks man it means a lot. We're all CEmen at the end of the day ha ha.

Vicious_Dios posted...

Jesus.

Man, I hope it goes away. I don't wish that on anyone.

I'm hoping the fact that my symptoms went away and I still feel rather healthy is a good sign.
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Figured sitting at home moping isn't doing me any good so I'm actually trying to get out and do shit.

Results are... mixed lol
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I wouldn't be here, but I saw your post on r/cancer earlier today. My heart sunk when I saw your name attached to it... I really, really hoped it wasn't the same Doom_Art. You don't know how sorry I am to hear this news. There's always hope... I've witnessed medicine do some amazing things in the last six months. If you ever want someone to talk to, I'm here.
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Doom_Art posted...

EverDownward posted...

You remind me of a friend, he's a good guy. We just happen to get into dumb, stupid arguments over politics all the time.

Sounds like a friend of mine ha ha. We're always bickering like two old folks

powerman1426 posted...

You got this, man. You're being proactive and staying positive, that's a big part of winning what may be a battle. You can fight it, you can best it. Stay strong

Thanks man. I think today it's finally all starting to sink in.

When do you find out the prognosis? I'd hate the waiting worse than the answer, honestly.
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Doom_Art posted...

Figured sitting at home moping isn't doing me any good so I'm actually trying to get out and do shit.

Results are... mixed lol

I feel like you're taking the right approach but yeah I can't imagine how hard that must be. Actually I can cause I've had health problems of my own.... But I ended up being fairly lucky all things considered
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hope you end up okay TC. cancer is something no one deserves. I just lost my grandpa to it, so I know how harsh it gets. good luck and report back to us when you topple it :)
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Have they determined what kind of lymphoma? If it's Hodgkin's, it's basically cureable.
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powerman1426 posted...

When do you find out the prognosis? I'd hate the waiting worse than the answer, honestly.

There's still a ways to go on that. I have a CT scan of my p much my whole body this week. So that will go a long way of telling if it's spread elsewhere or not (my main concern right now).

CanuckCowboy posted...

I feel like you're taking the right approach but yeah I can't imagine how hard that must be. Actually I can cause I've had health problems of my own.... But I ended up being fairly lucky all things considered

Sorry to hear about the health problems.

That's actually been the biggest shocker out of all of this. This is basically the only real health problem I ever had in my life. Everything else has been just a cold or flu pretty much. Otherwise a picture of perfect health.

And yeah, I think that's the biggest horse to get back on is just going out and functioning again.

I've gone out to dinner a bunch of times and spent some time out with friends. It definitely helps a lot, but it's always there just kinda lurking at the back of my mind.

juicebox4 posted...

hope you end up okay TC. cancer is something no one deserves. I just lost my grandpa to it, so I know how harsh it gets. good luck and report back to us when you topple it :)

I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. I'm in the same sort of boat. Lost mine to prostate cancer that just spread everywhere. It was fucking awful to watch.

Tbh that was the first thing going through my head when I was diagnosed. Bringing back memories of me seeing my grandfather pretty much rot away in front of me.

And yeah I'll definitely be here every step of the way (not much else to do while on chemo, I reckon lol) so you guys will have a front row seat.

Definitely motivated to beat the fuck out of this shit though.

@Coffeebeanz posted...

Have they determined what kind of lymphoma? If it's Hodgkin's, it's basically cureable.

I'm hoping they're able to tell me soon lol. The waiting is craaaaapppp.

It's rather interesting, I've heard that non-Hodgkins, particularly if it's a slower growing kind, is harder to send into remission than Hodgkins.

Which is shit, because you think the slow one would be easier to get rid of.

But yeah, my understanding is even with that they both have a great remission rate. Something like 95%

Though as for the stage, there's definitely swelling on both sides of my neck (front and back). And IIRC the doctor did say something about the CT scan showing lumps on both sides.

So I think that's a later stage of the cancer or something, when it's both sides. I think I read that somewhere or something Iunno.
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There's a ton of different, totally unrelated Non-Hodgkins Lymphomas, sadly.
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Ahh

Fingers crossed for Hodgkins, I guess
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It's tough man. I've been in remission for a few years. Non Hodgkin lymphoma. I got really lucky and found out early, so it wasn't too rough. It took years of medicine and treatment though.
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I didnt read the whole topic, but according to google

The one-year survival rate for all patients diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma is about 92 percent. The five-year survival rate is about 86 percent. For people with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma, the survival rate is lower. But even in stage 4 you can beat the disease.N

Your odds of surviving are very high

but I guess that applies to Hodgkins specifically

My mother survived non-Hodgkin's back in the 80's when the treatment was pretty bad. She lived till her 70's.
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that sucks to hear, but stay positive. you can do this; kick it's ass. you'll be in my thoughts. <3
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Doom_Art posted...

Fingers crossed for Hodgkins, I guess

Lol, I bet in a million years you never thought youd say that, huh.

Just tryin to lighten the mood and keep your spirits up. Youre gonna beat this, bro.
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Sorry to hear about that and hoping for the best and praying for you.
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meestermj posted...

It's tough man. I've been in remission for a few years. Non Hodgkin lymphoma. I got really lucky and found out early, so it wasn't too rough. It took years of medicine and treatment though.

Hey you're meestermj. I remember you from way back. Thanks a bunch and sorry you had to go through it.

Milkman5 posted...

Your odds of surviving are very high

Mhm I'm just crossing my fingers it hasn't spread outside my lymph nodes.

matteus70 posted...

My mother survived non-Hodgkin's back in the 80's when the treatment was pretty bad. She lived till her 70's.

I have a second cousin on my mom's side who had it about 28 years ago. Oddly enough he was the same age as I am right now.

He survived and went on to live his life. Cancer free ever since.

I mean he's a drunk and a drug addict now, but still.

JumpstyIe posted...

that sucks to hear, but stay positive. you can do this; kick it's ass. you'll be in my thoughts. <3

Thanks man. I'm looking forward to losing a little bit of weight ha ha.

(Trying to be positive)

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

Lol, I bet in a million years you never thought youd say that, huh.

It's been a weird week lol

@Asherlee10 posted...

Any other news?

No, unfortunately. I'm having a full body CT scan on Wednesday morning, but not much else going on atm. For obvious reasons I've forgone picking up contracts and jobs until I have a better idea of what's going on.

Still waiting to hear from an ENT specialist who's supposed to book me for a biopsy though. My doctor put in a request this morning, I think.
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So sorry Doom, best wishes.
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That sucks dude, fight the good fight and survive!
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Thanks guys, I'm gonna do my darndest

Also fun fact: the support color for lymphoma is green

which is also my favorite color lol
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Green on black theme for Doom
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Second CT scan. I had to drink two cups of water with dye mixed in.

I can still taste the dye in my mouth 12 hours later lol
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Ew
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Good luck on your recovery. U can absolutely tough it out
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Doom_Art posted...

Second CT scan. I had to drink two cups of water with dye mixed in.

I can still taste the dye in my mouth 12 hours later lol

Hang in there, bro. Every day you complete a task like that is one day closer to when you dont do this anymore. Youll get there. And in the meantime, maybe this journey is giving you a new perspective on everything.
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Thanks everyone.

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

And in the meantime, maybe this journey is giving you a new perspective on everything.

I think it already has. My worldview and my perspective on stuff like my mortality, and the quality of my life has changed a lil bit since my diagnosis.

I also had a nice/fucked up dream last night. I dreamed that my doc called me in and went over the CT scan results. She mentioned that the tumors seemed to already be decreasing in size by nearly 50%.

Basically that I was already in remission.

Then I woke up. :/
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Sorry to hear that, I hope you have a speedy recovery. How old are you btw?

Frostshock posted...

Did you have mono as a kid?

What does this have to do with anything out of curiosity? I ask because I had mono when I was 21.
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ShadowElite86 posted...

Sorry to hear that, I hope you have a speedy recovery. How old are you btw?

Thanks man. 27

ShadowElite86 posted...

What does this have to do with anything out of curiosity? I ask because I had mono when I was 21.

Supposably the Epstein-Barr Virus fucks with your system in such a way that it makes you more likely to develop lymphoma later on.

I personally never had it
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Doom_Art posted...

Thanks man. 27

Damn, that's too young to have to deal with this shit. Someone mentioned that cancer is 5% genetic and I just find that insane. I'm always hearing about incredibly healthy and young people that eat well and work out non-stop getting cancer. Can we really do nothing to prevent it? It's a scary thought.

Doom_Art posted...

Supposably the Epstein-Barr Virus f***s with your system in such a way that it makes you more likely to develop lymphoma later on.

I personally never had it

I'm extremely paranoid so this is going to linger in the back of my mind now for a while. V_V
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I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins 13 years ago. If I can beat that, you can beat this. I believe in You!
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Damn. I don't think we ever got along on CE but that is still fucked up and I hope you pull through.
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Doom_Art posted...

Thanks everyone.

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

And in the meantime, maybe this journey is giving you a new perspective on everything.

I think it already has. My worldview and my perspective on stuff like my mortality, and the quality of my life has changed a lil bit since my diagnosis.

I also had a nice/fucked up dream last night. I dreamed that my doc called me in and went over the CT scan results. She mentioned that the tumors seemed to already be decreasing in size by nearly 50%.

Basically that I was already in remission.

Then I woke up. :/

You woke up ready, your dream had a positive outlook. You got this, fight on
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Asherlee10 posted...

You fucking kick this thing's ass.

I'm flitting between positivity and negativity so far this week, but I think once I get a proper plan in place I'll be a lot more confident.

ShadowElite86 posted...

Damn, that's too young to have to deal with this shit. Someone mentioned that cancer is 5% genetic and I just find that insane. I'm always hearing about incredibly healthy and young people that eat well and work out non-stop getting cancer. Can we really do nothing to prevent it? It's a scary thought.

I had the same reaction to my doctor when she told me. "I eat healthy and exercise". She said it's not so much an issue of your overall health, it's just something inside breaks for whatever reason. It's random. Obviously environmental factors can play a role, but mostly just a cell happens to get banged up.

She said I'd drive myself crazy if I tried to pinpoint why this happened to me.

meestermj posted...

I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins 13 years ago. If I can beat that, you can beat this. I believe in You!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

FLUFFYGERM posted...

Damn. I don't think we ever got along on CE but that is still fucked up and I hope you pull through.

Thanks man. Still waiting on a biopsy lol. I'm literally dying to know what stage this thing is at.

powerman1426 posted...

You woke up ready, your dream had a positive outlook. You got this, fight on

That's the light at the end of the tunnel for me.

"Doom_Art you're in remission"
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