Posted on 02/25/2018 2:07:31 PM PST by RckyRaCoCo
You can count on my Prayers!
Prayers up!
Lord have mercy.
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, B-cell NHL that most often affects men over the age of 60. The disease may be aggressive (fast growing) but it can also behave in a more indolent (slow growing) fashion in some patients. MCL comprises about five percent of all NHLs. The disease is called “mantle cell lymphoma” because the tumor cells originally come from the “mantle zone” of the lymph node. MCL is usually diagnosed as a late-stage disease that has typically spread to the gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow.
A diagnosis of MCL requires taking a small sample of tumor tissue, called a biopsy, and looking at the cells under a microscope. A blood test may also be necessary to measure the white blood cell count and certain proteins, which help to diagnose MCL. Other tests, such as a bone marrow biopsy and a computed axial tomography (CAT) scan may be used to confirm a diagnosis and to determine what areas of the body are involved by the cancer.
Overproduction of a protein called Cyclin D1 is found in more than 90 percent of patients with MCL. Identification of excess Cyclin D1 from a biopsy is considered a very sensitive tool for diagnosing MCL. One-quarter to one-half of patients with MCL also have higher than normal levels of certain proteins that circulate in the blood, such as lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and beta-2 microglobulin. Measuring these and other proteins can help doctors determine how aggressive an individual patient’s MCL is and may guide therapy decisions.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are crucial for identifying effective drugs and combinations for lymphoma patients. Because the optimal initial treatment of MCL is not clear and is such a rare disease, clinical trials are very important and will identify the best treatment options in this disease. Patients interested in participating in a clinical trial should talk to their physician or contact LRF’s Helpline for an individualized clinical trial search by calling (800) 500-9976 or emailing helpline@lymphoma.org.
prayers
Certainly I will pray for your brother, in Jesus Holy Name.
Prayers up.
Prayers going out. May God bless him.
Adding my prayers. Will you keep us posted?
Prayers for your brother.
Prayers up.
Praying.
Prayers up for your family.
Prayers up for you and you brother
Praying!
I Pray your Brother receives God’s Grace and Blessings. In Jesus’ Name I Pray. Amen.
OH.. bless your heart. prayers
Prayers for your brother’s health and successful treatment.
Praying now.
Prayers up.
Praying for your brother Ricky...not easy to watch our loved ones suffer.
Praying for God’s healing Hand and for Peace and Comfort for all of you.
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