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What Is The Life Expectancy Of Someone With Non-Hodgkin S Lymphoma?
I have been diagnosed with lymphoma non hodgkinson diseas. I am to start chemotherapy in january two consecutive days per month for six months, and I have been told That although not curable this will be shrunk down to practically zero. This is in my spine bone marrow and is Coupled with osteoporosis.bwhat are my long term chances of survival,I am 73 years of age.
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and I do understand your pain and discomfort. I feel sad to answer this question, because as per your question I may say that with medication one can live up to 10 years maximum (5 to 10 years).
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Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
I have reviewed your query and I do understand your pain and discomfort. I feel sad to answer this question, because as per your question I may say that with medication one can live up to 10 years maximum (5 to 10 years).
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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