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6. My brother is a NHL survivor

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Original post)

Sat Sep 3, 2022, 08:32 AM

Sep 2022

First diagnosed in 1997. Had aggressive chemo. Came back on him in 2019 (!) - Doc said it may have been an entirely separate cancer but most likely was a recurrence, even after 22 years. This time he had an autologous bone marrow transplant. This used his own bone marrow since the cancer had not spread to his bones. Was a painful ordeal including a month hospitalized in isolation. But 3 years later he’s doing great. Wishing the best for Ms. Fonda.

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Got a popup saying Jane Fonda has cancer again. [View all] TreasonousBastard Sep 2022 OP

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (years after successful treatment for breast cancer) but NHL is very hlthe2b Sep 2022 #1

Yes, it is treatable, but it turns out the cure is just as bad in some cases... Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #2

Arguably true for all cancer treatments today. Decades from now we will likely consider hlthe2b Sep 2022 #3

Thank you so much. She is now awaiting a donor for a bone marrow transplant. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #5

Jane is one of those people that continues to get better with age - Go Girl. I am a NHL walkingman Sep 2022 #4

My brother is a NHL survivor Freddie Sep 2022 #6