Based on the staging it still looks ok when i worked it out - ie: less than 60yo, hasnt mets on both sides diaphram etc... BUT this staging system didnt take into account the rapid growth like this...
From what I understand it stays dormant, then when it grows it rapidly grows and death comes quickly... Any insights pls?
PS- yes I am going to haematologist to discuss chemo/etc, but want to know what everyone thinks here - thanks!
Non hodgkins lymphoma - grown 1cm in 1 yr, yet its hast grown in last couple years!!?
You don't need to be relying on "everyone" here; even people who have had lymphoma may have had nothing applicable to your situation.
Everything depends on the type/histology/stage. Looks like you likely have a low grade NHL (say follicular lymphoma or maybe small lymphocytic) since you have had it for years and are not on any therapy. If it has grown only one cm in a year, that is not much growth at all; it is certainly not aggressive growth even if it had been dormant for 10 yrs prior to that.
If that is the only change, I would predict your doctor will continue to watch you closely. Take heart, that is not much change if only 1 cm. over 1 year.
God bless, best wishes
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