"Stable disease"
Several blog comments have indicated that patients have had treatment (one or more cycles of therapy) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and, presently, imaging studies show abnormal lymph nodes. These patients have been told of "stable disease".
What should these patients do? What is the right answer?
Unfortunately, the experts admit that they do not know the right answer. Yet, these important questions, I believe, can be answered.
Speaking for myself, my answer was based upon the fact that I was young at time of diagnosis (64 years) and in otherwise excellent health. My creed (please see my entry of 5/12/06) told me to take treatment even though I was totally asymptomatic. I made the decision to receive radioimmunotherapy as first-line treatment for NHL
To those who have "stable disease", again, I suggest consultation with a physician experienced in radioimmunotherapy. After getting that medical opinion, you will feel more confident in your decision.
Mort