Haematology Living with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
July 31, 2024 Word for Word Media
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Dr Garrick Laudin unpacks diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and how such a diagnosis may impact your life.

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What is diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma? The umbrella term, large B-cell lymphoma, encompasses diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (DLBCL) as one of its subtypes.  DLBCL, the most common of the non-Hodgkin lymphomas, is a cancer of the lymph nodes or organs (liver and spleen) where the immune system is active.  In certain patients, particularly those with weak immune systems due to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)…

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma This is how I fight my battles – Adri De Bruin
September 26, 2018 Word for Word Media
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Adri De Bruin tells us why strong is the new beautiful, especially when you are diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Adri De Bruin (56) lives with her husband, Jan, in Mulbarton, Gauteng. They have an adult son, who lives in Australia. Diagnosis after family deaths The year 2017 was an extremely difficult year for Adri. Her mom was ill, she had Alzheimer’s, and after a series of complications she passed away in October. Then in November, Adri’s brother-in-law also passed away. At the time, Adri told her sister she felt like someone was strangling her as she was experiencing extreme pressure around…

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