Another person expressed some concern today, after my last post, that I may be starting treatment soon. Well, let me clear up any confusion. That isn't the case. It's just I get into these moods every now and then, when I can't help but question how much longer can I be so lucky? Especially when I look at Edie, and so many others in similar situations to me. Why have I been so fortunate to be so active, and not require any treatment for over 8 years, despite having a terminal illness? It just boggles my mind, and I find it difficult to believe it can go on much longer, but ............. Anyways, I had an appointment with my oncologist today to review my latest BMB and cytogenetic test results, and guess what? I have Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Actually I knew that all along, but if you remember back in April, I posted how my new oncologist was convinced I had Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma. Well, he's now convinced otherwise. We also discussed my low hemoglobin/fatigue, and ...
The ramblings of a mantle cell lymphoma and bypass surgery survivor, and then some