Hello from San Diego

Hi All,

My name is Carol, and I'm a suvivor of a white blood cell cancer (Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma) which was diagnosed six years ago.  Before diagnosis, I was healthy with a history of one head cold per year pretty much.  Since diagnosis and intense chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and steroids, I have gotten worse and worse health-wise.  I've gotten Bels Palsy, kidney failure, diabetes, severe arthritis, fibromyalgia, bleeding ulcers, polyps (benign), etc., etc.  I am in remission, and anticipate no relapse; however, I am disabled to the point where I cannot hold down a job.  I'm a mess!

I feel very strongly that the cancer and the treatments are responsible for my immune system being shot to hell over the last six years.  Has anyone had similar experiences?  Who knows if there is truly a connection, but the chronic diseases keep piling up.  There's got to be some correlation, no?

Anyway, I'm glad to be part of the group.  Less pain and more joy is wished for you all.

Ciao & Shalom, Carol