Question 1

what is life expectancy for stage 4 non-hodgkin's lymphoma  that has spread to spine, liver  & spleen?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many types of non-hodgkins lymphoma and prognosis varies. Even with stage iv, some are very curable.  Need more details. Good luck!

Question 2

my husband had non hodgkins lymphoma three years ago which was treated, we have found out in the last month that it is back in his ocular fluid
what is the life expectancy with this second lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

Check with Oncology: Need more information.  Recurrence ONLY in ocular fluid quite unusual - not impossible, just unusual.  Best to check with original Oncologist regarding histology type (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a broad category - many subtypes within that, each having its own prognosis).  Also possible NHL at additional sites.  Again, Oncologist would know

Best of luck

Question 3

what is stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma and what is the prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Stage 4 means involving the bone marrow (or other "extranodal" organs).  The prognosis depends on a variety of factors including the subtype of non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

Question 4

what is the outlook for someone with hodgkins lymphoma cancer (stage 4)?

Accepted Answer

Curable: Unlike (many or most) solid tumors of stage IV, Hodgkin lymphoma stage IV can be cured for ever. Best wishes

Question 5

my cousin has large cell non hodgkins lymphoma. she has an infiltration of her liver. how is this treated & side effects? she's in stage 3.

Accepted Answer

Multi-drug chemo: The standard treatment regimen is rchop chemotherapy given outpatient every 3 weeks for a total of 6 doses. Sometimes physicians will add an additional drug Methotrexate to protect the brain.

Question 6

what is the prognosis of stage 4 cancer non hodgkins lymphoma b cell with walderstoms igm protein 4000?

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Please see below: There are many factors that can dictate prognosis, so best to discuss with your doctor. However, here is some additional info:

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/waldenströms-macroglobulinemia.

Question 7

symptoms - severe weight and hair loss, yellow skin color, severe lower abdomen pain 38 year old female and remission in non-hodgkins lymphoma

Accepted Answer

Weight : Weight loss and and hair changes suggest thyroid problems.  Abdominal pain and yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice) suggest liver disease.  The history of hodgkin's lymphoma adds a twist that's hard to nail down: weight loss, jaundice, and abdominal pain could also reflect recurrence of that disease, but it hard to tie lymphoma to hair changes.

I think you need to see your primary care doctor or oncologist as soon as possible and get some blood tests.  You'll probably also need a ct scan of the abdomen.

Question 8

non hodgkin's lymphoma stage 4 life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ....On the "flavor" of the lymphoma.  Patients with stage IV low grade lymphomas may do well for years without treatment whereas a stage IV aggressive lymphoma has a more variable course.

Question 9

i've recently been diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. what is the life expectancy without medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Non hodgkin's lymphoma is not a disease but a huge container of diseases with all sort of behaviors and prognoses. Some nhl patients may live decades without treatment (may not even know they have it) whereas in others, death may come in weeks or months.  Your oncologist can explain that to you in more detail based on your specific situation.  Best to you.

Question 10

can a person survive high grade b-cell non hodgkins lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aggressive chemotherapy and sometimes radiation are necessary.  The first step after diagnosis is to determine the stage of disease, usually with a pet scan.  Then the appropriate treatment course can be determined.

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My cousin has large cell non hodgkins lymphoma. she has an infiltration of her liver. how is this treated & side effects? she's in stage 3.

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