Hi Patti,

Welcome to the club that no one wants to belong to.  I have the same thing you do in stage 4.  I was diagnosed 8-4-09 so I am pretty new myself.  I am learning a lot through these blogs.  What you were referring to was the "Watch and Wait" which is a legitimate approach.  I discussed this with my doctor and she said that wether you start chemo now or later is still works out.  My non-hodgkin's lymphoma is what they call indolent type which I think means slow growing.  If yours is also, ask your oncologist if the type can change while waiting.  They elected to proceed with my chemo and I have finished 2 of 6 rounds.  Everything is going well.

I'm guessing for your own piece of mind a second opinion would be a good idea.  Some insurances require a second opinion.

I'm sure your in good hands.  Hang in there.  Stay in touch with your blogging and asking questions.

God bless,

Ray

Hi i too have been diagnosed with stage IV indolent follicular lymphoma. I see the dr on 11/2 to see what the next step is. He said there is a range... I hope he gives me his recommendation as well.

i am also getting a second opinion at Sloane Kettering.

I am both afraid they will say watch and wait and yet afraid that they will not...