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Non-hodgkins lymphoma

Mu dad had NHL a few yrs ago; had some chemo treatments -- was then ok for a few yrs.  It has recently come back and has had a few Rituxin treatments, still needs one more.  Had one lump on neck, now has another and just found another one under his chin.
Before starting the Rituxin, had pet scan and it was only showing in the neck.
He's been starting to also feel itchy all over which in reading on NHL that itching is one of the side effects.  He has other health issues, he's 84. His overall health is not so great.
Has another dr appointment next week, but am curious as to what to expect, being the cancer has come back and his health is not so good.  Will he be able to beat this again?

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Hello and welcome.  Do you know what kind of NHL your father had?  There are many types and can range from indolent (slow growing) to very aggressive.  Also, some lymphomas can tranform so it's really hard to say what his prognosis is.  How did he withstand the first set of chemo treatments?  Did he have any serious complications?  If not, he may be able to do more if his doctor thinks he can handle it (and if your dad is willing to do it again).    

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