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Suggest Treatment For Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage 4

Hi I have a question. Let me tell you my history. This past August I was diagnosed with stage 4 nhl all positive. At that time I needed a bag to drain the guild around my heart. I began chemo and was release without the bag when I start to get batter mid August. I finished chemo in December and declared cancer free. 2 days ago my chest started hurting, I think I pulled a muscle because it feels the same as when I was released back in August after they removed the bag. It hurts when I hold my breath and move but if I sit still it fine. Does it sound like a pulled muscle?
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Thanks for writing in.

If you have taken recommended chemotherapy for non hodgkin lymphoma and were confirmed disease free then it is likely that your recent pain in chest is due to non cancer cause. If you feel that there might be a pulled muscle in the chest then it is suggested to take rest and apply ointment containing muscle relaxant over the painful region.

The pain due to muscle pull will improve in 3 to 5 days and you should be feeling better after that. If the pain persists or increases then it requires clinical examination and probably investigations like X ray and echocardiography to know if there is any fluid collection in the heart or lungs. Treatment depends on the cause. Please do not worry.
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Suggest Treatment For Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage 4

Hi, Thanks for writing in. If you have taken recommended chemotherapy for non hodgkin lymphoma and were confirmed disease free then it is likely that your recent pain in chest is due to non cancer cause. If you feel that there might be a pulled muscle in the chest then it is suggested to take rest and apply ointment containing muscle relaxant over the painful region. The pain due to muscle pull will improve in 3 to 5 days and you should be feeling better after that. If the pain persists or increases then it requires clinical examination and probably investigations like X ray and echocardiography to know if there is any fluid collection in the heart or lungs. Treatment depends on the cause. Please do not worry.