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My elderly dad just diagnosed with lymphoma please help
by Sara1971, Jun 09, 2008 01:41PM
My 68 yr old dad has been losing weight with diarrhea for 2 weeks. He went to the hospital last week and they did blood work which was elevated and a CT scan which showed a enlarged spleen. They did a bone marrow biopsy which we do not have the results back yet but everything else points to lymphoma. My mom passed away 2 yrs ago so my dad lives alone and I live out-of-state with no siblings. My dad is ok right now ( just scared ) and has a few friends that can help out here and there but I fear he will need more than that later on. Do to my work/family i myself am unable to move back home and take care of him but how do i make sure he gets the help he needs? He has insurance and money to pay for whatever he needs(within reason) Any help,suggestions or information anyone has is greatly appreciated.
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by Will973, Jun 19, 2008 02:11AM
To: Sara1971
First, let me say that I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I can relate, however. My father (who is 76) was also just recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A CT scan showed metastases to his liver and spleen. I also live out of state and because of school and financial reasons, don't have the ability to visit as much as I'd like too either. I have no siblings, however my mother (his wife) is in good health and could help take care of him. My suggestion to you is to visit your local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society branch (www.leukemia-lymphoma.org). They have lots of information about the disease, treatment, support groups, care giving, etc. That would be a good stepping-stone to start from. My prayers and thoughts are with your father. Keep the faith!
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