i, I was diagnosed with HD in August of '97
after 9 months of symptoms that were dismissed and
passed off as caused by being pregnant. My daughter was
2 months old when I was diagnosed. I'm not sure
what stage i was at, no one really told me, I'm
assuming 4. I had a mass in my chest, tumor in my liver
and spleen, swollen lymphs in my back that caused the
deterioration of my vertebra.<br><br>I had 6 months of
chemotherapy, was declaired in remission in February of '98. By
May I knew something wasn't quite right. We found a
swollen lymph in my neck. luckily it was the only place
it resurfaced. I started the process for a stem cell
transplant which I had in August of '98. I then had 3 weeks
of radiation in December as just a extra "zap". As
of last week my CT scan shows all is
well.<br><br>I've been having some itching and we were concerned,
but no other symptoms seem to be showing. A little
tired, but I have a 2 yr old to chase
around!<br><br>Would like to ask questions of anyone who has had a
stem cell or bone marrow transplant. I recently
started having some achiness in my joints... Wondering if
this is something common or not.<br><br>I feel like
after my treatment I was just kind of turned loose
without being told what to expect next. <br><br>I would
appreciate any help!