Just been diagnosed with Malt Lymphoma

hi have just been diagnosed with Malt Lymphoma on my left lung after a biopsy. They only found it on my lung by chance after having an MRI on my spine. Had more blood tests today and have my first appointment with the Haematologist on 12th September and am awaiting a full body scan to see I’d it anywhere else in my body. I am so fed up with yet another thing going wrong with my body I already have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn’s disease sometimes I wonder how much more my body can take. I also have degenerative discs in both my upper and lower spine. Sorry if I sound like a real moaner but sometimes it is hard to keep a smile on your face. Anyone else have Malt Lymphoma the think it was caused by one or both of my autoimmune diseases 

  • Welcome to the forum Lesley.

    I don't think you sound like a moaner at all. You have a lot to deal with already so it's completely understandable that you'd be feeling pretty fed up now you've found out you have a cancer diagnosis to contend with as well.

    I know you're hoping to connect with others with this type of lymphoma but from my quick look through the forum we haven't had many posts about this lately which is a shame. However, I'm going to put you in touch with the members who last posted about this - [@chfox338745]‍ and  [@Malstan]‍ - and cross my fingers they will pop by to chat now I've mentioned them in this post. We also have some information about malt lymphoma on our website just here if you'd like to find out more.

    I hope this helps and that your appointment with the haematologist goes well on the 12th September.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator