New here! DLBCL, two rounds of R-CHOP done
I just wanted to say hello. I’ve kind of been steering clear of anything online relating to lymphoma as I’ve been a bit too scared but finally got the courage to read this subreddit and it cheered me up a lot. So I thought I’d post.
I was diagnosed with stage 3 DLBCL at the end of August. It’s been a bit of a ride for me and my wife (and my young kids too). I started R-CHOP on 2nd September. I’m in between rounds two and three. Got the first scan the week after next which I’m obviously dreading. My main symptom was a lump on my neck which has now disappeared so I’m hoping that is a good sign, but will go into the scan as open minded as I can.
So far, it’s been going ok. I’m mega-tired, nearly all my head hair has gone now, but I’ve had no other major side effects. I feel like I’m settling into the routine a bit now after the initial drama/activity of the first round of treatment. I’m nervous about it getting cumulatively harder as I go on but also very determined to get through it.
One positive thing to end on: this whole experience has overwhelmed me in terms of seeing human kindness at its best. From my family, to my colleagues, to frankly everyone single person who works in healthcare. Everyone has been so amazing.
Anyway, that’s all. Sending lots of strength to everyone else enduring this!