I'm so sorry to hear this. I have a best friend who just went through this, the same as you are going through. What's your feeling is only natural. It's a blow to the mind to hear the cancer word. You're going to have this mix of feelings for quite some time because anybody would be scared to get that diagnosis. At the same time, it doesn't allow your mind to think rationally when going through something like this. The main thing is not to panic right now and the more stressed you stay away from, the better. What's your feeling is very normal. The mind is not ready to process such heavy things. And nobody knows what you're really feeling until they go through it. However I want to tell you that cancer these days does not mean a death sentence. It depends on how you handle it. The main thing is never in this stage, rush into life-changing decisions. Your mind is not ready for that. My very best advice for you would be to heal it holistically because it does work. This is what most people are going with these days. I would treat it aggressively from the very beginning. If it were myself, I would immediately go on the Budwig diet. There are other things that can help you, as well. Many things that have killed cancer cells. Many therapies. The main thing is not to panic because you need your body to heal. Now I know that's super hard to wrap your mind around at this time when so much is going on but do try your best. The one thing you don't want to do is start going on the internet and reading all the negativity and scary things about cancer! It's important to keep your mind focused and on track so your body can begin to heal once you start the right diet. You'll make it through this. Do the right things and you will definitely make it through this. I know you're probably thinking yeah that's easy for you to say you're not going through this, and that's easier said than done and you would be right, however, my mother and father had cancer, so I did my research on the subject and no others who have come through this type cancer because they did the right things and place themselves on the right diet so please try not to be afraid. God will see you through this!

I think I would get another doctor and also another opinion! Please do! I had a doctor one time that told me I had cancer and I needed surgery immediately! I knew that was not true so I got another doctor and a second opinion and she said, "You don't have cancer!!"

It makes me sad the way your doctor handled this. You want somebody that's going to be in your corner, give you the best encouragement, and help you fight this. Someone that's really on your team! Much love. I'm definitely going to pray for you each and every day and I mean that with all my heart. If you need to talk to me, I'm always available to you. 🤗❤️

Update 5/3: Saw the doctor yesterday. So generally, I have NHL, or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, low-grade, asymptomatic and indolent(slowly growing). There is treatment, but, as I have no symptoms, we're not taking any action now, as treatment has other consequences. I may not need treatment for a long time, or even at all, but the treatment does exist and is effective. I have to look out for fatigue, fever, night sweats or if the lymph nodes swell to a point where they become bothersome.

I got the news when I was in the hospital for an undiagnosed abdominal problem... the ER Doc, after having had a CT run on me, said "Hmmm, just what I thought, it's Colon/Rectal Cancer", and said it as casually as I'd say, "Hmm, I'm going to have a BLT for lunch".

His casualness and "it's no big deal" approach in telling me was much like your Doc's and hit me the same way. I thought, "Well, okay, guess I need to see an oncologist", and that was that.

I told only my ex and kept the news to myself for the long period of time while I underwent chemo and radiation treatment, then right before surgery called my children and told them.

Hang in there and I can tell you, keeping an upbeat, positive attitude will get you through it.

I'm sorry ol' friend. We don't talk much anymore, but maybe you know I just went through cancer. Also, not as bad as many experience. But it's an awful feeling you will wrestle with often.

If you have support, take it. And take good care of you. It's scary for sure but it'll make you stronger.

I hope your journey is smooth as possible and your loved ones are close 🙏

I to have lymphoma In my case it is for the third time going back to 2008. I have been fortunate to have a wonderful medical team in a great hospital and things are looking good. I have had extensive chymo and other treatments and things are looking good. My general health is good
I am single and unattached but have the support of a wonderful family and network of great friends.
It is not easy but there are so many advances in the treatment of cancer that it is no longer what it was and those advances are continuing all the time.
So best wishes to you. Keep positive.

I am praying it doesn't progress . My brother just found out he has leukemia

I understand. It can be like a shot of adrenaline when that news sinks in. For yourself but not always for others. Like elevated awareness and a bit of urgency to propel you forward. I can't recall who wrote it or if I have the title right, but something like "Two years to live" where the author followed the lives with that prognosis and the overall rating was the two years to live was their best years of heir lives. A more recent demonstration of that feeling is Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture" where you can feel his uplifted spirit with every word he spoke.

I've also been through that feeling a few times for different reasons. I have a AAA, an abdominal aortic aneurysm that gets me sent through the scanner tube every year. And I know of too many who have died from ruptured aneurysms to make me cautious about who I talk to about it.

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I'm so sorry sweetheart. Have they gotten together a plan for you? How are you feeling?

I wasn't aware you did have lymphoma.... it's certainly understandable that you may be feeling a wide range of emotions. That is definitely good news that it is low grade. And like another here said, there are so many cutting edge treatments that are being discovered all the time in the medical field for various cancers..so You got this. I am sure your team will be right on top of it and know that you have people here that are always around and supportive, and will help you feel positive if you should feel down. I had a friend that got leukemia as an adult (from excessive consumption of fish/mercury) and he has been in remission. So there are def. positives and I have no doubt you are on a good path in your journey my friend. 🪻🌼🌷

I’m so sorry, what a horrible situation you’ve been put in. It’s so life changing that the way you process it is just what people will have to accept. But I hope you get a clear path forward soon, waiting is the worst part imo. And I hope you have a good support system.

We're cheering you on. Cancer is scary and some of us just don't know how to react, especially if we've lost someone.
I hope you keep receiving emotional support here on SW and good people can raise you up when you're struggling. May you also be well.

Cancer is a scary word no matter what kind or how treatable.
3 years ago I was diagnosed with a treatable cancer.
Be praying for you and believing you'll recover well.

@uncalled4 Sorry to hear about your condition. I have prostate cancer myself and am getting radiation treatments. I have 8 more to go and won't know if it has been effective until July. I feel great.

Depending on your situation your cancer can be removed by a biopsy or it could require more extensive treatment. They claim that you can live five years with it. The problem is that it can spread into your organs and bones, which will be hell on earth.

IMO, your doctor seems kind of weak so you may want to read upon lymphoma so that you will fully understand it. Depending on where you live and what your medical coverage is, you may be able to get a better doctor. You may have to get a PET scan, which is very costly (mine was $11,850 but I only paid a $60 co-payment because I was out-of-network) if you don't have a good insurance plan. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/pet-scan/about/pac-20385078#:~:text=The%20PET%20scan%20uses%20a,magnetic%20resonance%20imaging%20(MRI).

Based on my experience, you will do yourself a big favor to start treatment ASAP.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20352638

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphoma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352642

https://www.cancer.gov/types/lymphoma

While I don't have cancer and I can't pretend to know how that feels for you, I don't do well with certain emotions - so I might sit them down and tell them straight that I don't want to see any wild emotions. If they can't handle whatever I'm about to say matter of factly... Then I won't tell them.

It's your illness and news so you have the right to set out how you want it to be dealt with - though you might still get some shock and tears (yes, I don't handle tears well, either). It should cut down on some of the way out there responses for you.

Sorry to hear this. I'm sure it's a lot to process.
I know someone who has a leukemia that's not doing anything, and it's like he doesn't have anything. It's very strange, but I guess it happens. We just usually don't hear about that.
At any rate, scary time right now and I hope you have support and a good medical team.

my brother was just diagnosed on Friday with both leukemia and lymphoma. both..

Went for my second opinion today. Prognosis is similar, but this doctor wants me to get a PETscan. And they took A LOT of blood. I thought they needed enough for the crime scene of a CSI episode.

I told a group of my bandmates tonight. Sitting behind the drums, I watched their faces droop as I said the words "I have cancer". It still feels surreal to hear my voice say it, and I also feel awful to see it affect other people as it does. But there are a handful of people I want to know, even as I temper my declaration with "This is not a life or death situation."

Thankfully, I was able to answer questions they had.

Sorry to hear ... be well 💐

I,m really sorry about your diagnosis. People hear tge "C" word and ofren react begore knowing the details.

Many cancers caughtcearly enough are very treatable. Is this Hodgkins or non-Hodgkins lymphoma? And what stage are you.... if you don't mind me asking.

Also maybe ask about counselling , just so you can fond a way to process your thoughts

Here if you need a friend

Update: My mother had a hysterectomy and they discovered uterine cancer after a biopsy, Stage 1A. So there's the family history. The doctors believe that they removed everything, but we'll be getting together to discuss options.

Strange how this news hasn't affected me all that much yet.

I just booked an appointment for a second opinion next month. If nothing else, it will be as close as I can get to peace of mind.

Thank you to everyone for your support. I'll be getting more information in a few weeks.

We are here for you, my friend. 🫂

I am sorry you’re going through this. This is still something you will need to monitor and that worry will be there.

I hope you’re doing okay 🩷.

Wish you well