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Had Swollen Nodes On My Neck, Abdomen. Ultrasound Shows Splenomegaly. TB Test Negative. Have Lymphoma. How Long Does It Take To Get Cured?

I've had some swollen nodes on my neck for around a year now. I consulted 2 doctors and one of them strongly was against biopsy. So we decided against it. I'm 18 and since it didnt go away yet. we went for another doctor. He suggested an ultrasound. There was splenomegaly and I think there was some swollen nodes in the abdomen too. I was tested for TB and it came back negative. So, I'm guessing when I go in tomorrow for consultation, he'd say I have lymphoma. So this is my question. How curable is lymphoma? How much time does it take for it become terminal? Thank you in advance. I'd love if you reply fast. Its 1 AM here and oh, I'm scared bad.
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hi, thank you posting at Health Care Magic.

I can understand very well your concern, I recommend to be sure if it is lymphoma malign you should make the following tests:
1. Lymph node biopsy(total excision of a lymph node that is then examined under the microscope)
2. FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization).
3. Specific blood test(It is realized by laser).
The results of the tests will determine the diagnose and the treatment. You need to make those to test because they are necessary. But is the possibility that you don't suffer from lymphoma, but from an easy form of this disease.

Best Wishes.
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Had Swollen Nodes On My Neck, Abdomen. Ultrasound Shows Splenomegaly. TB Test Negative. Have Lymphoma. How Long Does It Take To Get Cured?

Hi, thank you posting at Health Care Magic. I can understand very well your concern, I recommend to be sure if it is lymphoma malign you should make the following tests: 1. Lymph node biopsy(total excision of a lymph node that is then examined under the microscope) 2. FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization). 3. Specific blood test(It is realized by laser). The results of the tests will determine the diagnose and the treatment. You need to make those to test because they are necessary. But is the possibility that you don t suffer from lymphoma, but from an easy form of this disease. Best Wishes.