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Non-hogkins Lymphoma Diagnosed. Had Biopsy, Bronchoscopy, Gastroscopy On Ears, Shoulders For Growth. Chemo Required? Possible Treatment?

my husband has been diagnosed w non-hogkins lymphoma-had biopsy procedures-bronchoscopy,gastroscopy,and seeprolavicular, also both ears and by ear on face growth starting.we are not sure what stage yet.
also biopsy done on upper rt shoulder area for growth removed,had this growth since childhood but gotten larger-has no smyptoms and has been told will have chemo.I guess we are not sure what to expect and until we know stage,what are your thoughts or suggestions re this matter.
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As per the details that you have provided it seems he has NHL but stage requires a bone marrow report and also abdominal imaging ie.e is there disease below the diaphragm
He requires chemotherapy and overall amongst the cancers diagnosed and treated chemotherapy has a potential to cure NHLs and the patients genrally tend to do well but further details are required in your case as i already mentioned so also LDH levels and endoscopy reports,do forward the same ,take cared
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Non-hogkins Lymphoma Diagnosed. Had Biopsy, Bronchoscopy, Gastroscopy On Ears, Shoulders For Growth. Chemo Required? Possible Treatment?

Hello As per the details that you have provided it seems he has NHL but stage requires a bone marrow report and also abdominal imaging ie.e is there disease below the diaphragm He requires chemotherapy and overall amongst the cancers diagnosed and treated chemotherapy has a potential to cure NHLs and the patients genrally tend to do well but further details are required in your case as i already mentioned so also LDH levels and endoscopy reports,do forward the same ,take cared