rick2106

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• rick2106 has replied to a post on the message board

  I will be trying that combo first;) I also could not be stoned all day but lake evening or bedtime it would be an option.

  November 19, 2017 view post

• rick2106 has replied to a post on the message board

  Today I did start having pain in my neck where the swollen nodes are, I'm not one big on taking medication, I am drastically changing my diet, I would like to do better, I made more fpgood decision with food than yesterday, I plan on keeping that going. You mentioned hard drugs and alcohol, would medical marijuana be a option that you guys would consider?

  November 19, 2017 view post

• rick2106 has replied to a post on the message board

  Thank you, Duste I have my first appointment with an oncologist December, 15, labs 1 hour before the dr appointment, maybe they will see some results before visit? I feel ok, I have several nodes on the right side of my neck that are enlarged, not so much visible to everyone, I can look in the mirror and see that side is extended. I really hope I get treatment right away, I've been diagnosed 10 days now and I...

  November 17, 2017 view post

• rick2106 has replied to a post on the message board

  I wish the best for you - Surprise, I will watch the video, I live in Florida, a recent medical marijuana law was passed here but a lot of stone walling going on, my dr is not in the network to prescribe and didn't seem like she was really for it. I do think most plants have a medicinal property, back in the 80's I smoked my fair share of it (25 years ago) maybe that's my problem;) This may sound strange but I have f...

  November 12, 2017 view post

• rick2106 has replied to a post on the message board

  I was told Wednesday I have Follicular Lymphoma, 6 weeks ago only symptom was a swollen lymph node. If I was in your situation is a tough call and I'm not sure how to answer, I haven't seen an oncologist or any advanced testing yet but the way I have been worrying for the last 4 days, I think the stress will kill me first...

  November 12, 2017 view post

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  6 Weeks go I noticed a swollen lymph node on my neck, I'm not sick, 47yo male, no symptoms to expect cancer, last thing on my mind, I went to my dr the next day, tried 7 days of antibiotics, no change, did ultrasound, 3.2cm lymph node, next a fine needle biopsy, last Wednesday my dr told me, pathology suggest Follicular Lymphoma, I was refereed to Moffitt cancer center, Tampa, FL (1 hour from my home) I should have a...

  November 12, 2017 view discussion