Finally I have my diagnosis: lymphoma.

No one knows what is in store for us but we do know one thing and that is whatever be the situation it is totally in our hands to handle it and I must congratulate you are handling your situation beautifully! Congrats marguicha.

Dear marguicha First, I am so happy reading this - I´m not going to have this thing win - as this indicates something about the positivity you already have with you and as they say - A battle well begun is half won. Many people fall to their negatives once they come to know of something so prolonged. But now that you did not, I can share with you things that I have been doing during the past month and hope they can be of any help - 1. if you are interested in reading, prepare for some lighter reading that would keep you engaged and stay positive. (Not the heart-rendering stories or anything that makes you feel bad and sick) 2. You can also try finding some small work online - small in terms where there is no time frame and you can go ahead with things beyond the strict time frames - I find a blog much suitable. Whenever you have time, say a post or two - maybe about your illness, or even anything that makes you feel happy. 3. Some rest. I know the medication will make you weak and drowsy but the rest I am reffering to is not the one as a result of this. I was subjected to medicines that made me sleep 18 hours+ per day, but that did make me feel more sick. So I took out some extra minutes of rest - listening to songs, looking out at the nature from my room. 4. A little of MyLot. And stay away from the gloomy discussions that talk of illness and bad things happening at your friend's life. Yes, I am sorry that this is added here because I found when we are low and weak, such discussions do make us feel more sick instead of staying positive - it should be - well I am at least better than this thing, but unfortunately it did not happen with me and I felt more sad reading a couple of such discussions. Whatever you do, just take care that anything that brings sadness on has to be shyed away from. And I am sure, you would recover soon for good of all (and more specifically for me as I too am headed for cancer of colon sometime or the other.) Prayers as always. Sids.

My dear friend, you have the right spirit, there are lots of people who have got back their health with positive thinking. When we feel relaxed, and happy, our cells work much better, so with this attitude you will be a winner, I am sure of that. You can always back up your health by good nutrition, as that is also helpful. Wish you better health and a happy life...

The six chemos seems to be common for many types of cancer. I know that is what I had for mine both the first time and this time. Did they tell you what you would be on? I'm glad that the knowledge of what you will be going through gave you the feeling of being in charge again. I've always heard that knowledge is power and your statement there just proves it! Your post is just like my first one was! Let the world know what is going on! You may want to consider cutting your hair short either before it starts falling out or as soon as you start shedding. As soon as my hair started coming out in my brush I had it cut to a couple of inches, but when it started coming out on my pillow and in the shower I just cut it all off (as far as you could get without a razor). This thing won't win because I know you are strong!!! Hang in there!!!

Hi marguicha, I'm so sad for your disease. But why do you want to donate your books? You will alright soon.I know chemos are very painful. But these will make you danger free. I'm sure you will overcome and win. My best wishes are always with you.

Hi Marguicha I want to say that I admire you for taking full charge of your life. I honestly can't say I know how you feel as that would be wrong of me. What I can say is that your friends including me will be praying day and night for you and sending all the positive energy we possibly can. Though I feel you will not allow this "thing" win at all. You will defeat this as you are not one to take anything lying down. You will be an inspiration to all those who feel that life is not worth fight for. Do all you need to do and definitely allow us to continue to send positivity your way. I am glad now you are no longer waiting with the what if, as now you will be fighting the "it". We will call it the "it" because we want it out and gone for good.

Having the right information gives you positive power! So sorry that you are sick. But I think you are on the right track!

hi marguicha I am sorry that you have to deal with this but I have read those people who do approach lymphoma with a positive attitude are the ones who get cured. seems ones out look soes something good in your body as regards healing so you have got the right ides. be positve and hang in there as if you feel you are not going to let that thing win it will not.Also I am sending my prayers to God to help you win ou t and not have to suffer a lot.I am sure other mylotters willalso send prayers and with all our prayers going strong you willhave help in defeating this thing.

I wish I lived closer so I could help you. I guess from online all I can do is pray for you and to let you know I am here if you need someone to talk to. I wish you all the best and please try to stay positive. Just try to take care of yourself and pray that the chemo will kill the cancer cells. I hope that you have the love and support of your family to help out.

hello, I admire your strong and positive character and your attitude to give despite being sick, please count me and my family to be one of those who would be praying for your quick and speedy recovery. So how were the egg plants we were talking about last time? Yes diet is one of those things that would greatly reduce the effects of a Chemotherapy as I have read so many times, fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts I suppose, again I really admire you, would you be my friend?

Soory to hear this sister, any way now you know, what you will have to do particularly about the treatment, i know you have a very positive attitute towards life, chemo is costly here, my friend underwent last here , she had cancer in boobs, one was removed, she lost her hair completely, used a wig, but now the hairs are back, wears a padded bra.. You have to face this my dear sister.. I underwent several operations too in the past years. Thanks for sharing Happy mylotting, cheers. Kalyani ‘Namastey’. .

Hello marguicha, You are tremendous your will power is so strong that you don't have left me the scope to give you any advices except just to pray from GOD for your early recovery.Its better that you came to know what you are suffering from because i know the suspense would have eaten you up. Hope you will be feeling relaxed now & will think of things which you had never planned off.I liked you idea for donation of books as it will give you peace to your mind.

My mum had lymphoma and she made it. She was 23 when she got diagnosed and had just delivered a baby. She had a strong will to live ans although her chances were not so good, she made it. I gues you got off with a good start, being positive about it! I am convinced that the will to live is very strong. I don't know you at all but I just wanted to respond because you have reall balls announcing this here. I really respect that!It must be a difficult time starting chemo and all that $@#@@#$. I know it will be a hard way you will have to follow and I wish you all the best and soon recover!

Well, as terrifying as the diagnosis may be, at least you have one. Hopefully you will beat this cancer and live a happy life. I just had a friend my age (17) die of lymphoma after a 3 year battle. It was absolutely horrible to hear, because she'd always been so strong and brave throughout the entire thing. Katie never let the disease get her down, and I hope that you won't either (it already sounds like you're determined to do the same). I wish you the best and hope that you have a wonderful life.

Positive thoughts are on the way to you from this part of the world!!! Now you know what you need to do. I know you are a strong lady and will give it all you can. Sometimes you will need to just take things a day at a time and if that gets rough, cut it down to a minute at a time. God bless you through all of this!!!!

Dear marguicha you have an answer now and your attitude is to be admired. You are in for a fight which you will win with an open heart and a positive attitude. I admire you a great deal and you will be in my prayers each and every day for your recovery to be as quick as possible. Your hair will grow back even more beautiful and your heart will be even more loving. You are in my thoughts, keep us posted with everything and take care.

Now you know how you can fight this...so go ahead and face the bull! I don't think he have a chance against you! keep positive, I admire you!...marguicha my best positive energy goes to you now and always! keep safe and take care.

I admire your attitude. Despite the sad news, you took it quite easy. I pray that you will get through the ordeal of medications well and that you will be okay after. Just continue to think happy thoughts and trust God for He will be with you throughout your ordeal. I will include you in my prayers.

That's the spirit. You are only as ill as you believe you are. Removing the fear of the disease from the mind is the first step towards recovery. Whenever alone think of how wonderful your days are going to be when you are hale and hearty once again.

Hello marguicha! How are you today? I've researched about lymphoma and it's only now that I understood what kind of disease it is... Anyway, I am not here to give you some advices because I am in no position to do that for an obvious reason-you're about the age of my mom...and I am just like a daughter to you, unripe and inexperienced. When I read your post, I was reminded of my mom-in-law whom we took to the hospital a few months ago. She underwent a major operation. Her doctors told us that she actually "won't make it" because of her old age and complicated health condition. We cried hard but we never ceased praying fervently. We kept our hopes high and never gave up. We didn't believe what the doctors said. Miraculously, after a week in the ICU, her doctors said that she'd survive. One thing that really amazed me was the observation of her doctors. According to them, all her organs were infected and affected, except her heart and brain! Isn't it surprising and inspiring? The thing is, our brain and heart must work together to be able to surpass whatever difficulty we're facing each day. I realized that if we have both a good heart and a positive mind, we can possibly overcome all our trials, but of course, we also need faith... I do believe in the power of prayers and I know that miracles happen to those who believe... I hope you will preserve both your mind and heart! And one more favor, please do keep me company here in mylot...thanks!