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I have had NHL for 4yrs. finally being in remssion for 1 full yr.In March I was told I have brain tumor and after months of treatment I am now told it's a "brain Lesion" not a tumor? What is the difference? I have had a series of small strokes the last few months but no permanent damage. My memory has been effected however and at 44 yrs old I feel like I'm 90 being forgetful. Will my memory ever be regained? I am taking radiation as treatment for the lesion and progress looks "good" whatever that means.I have been told I am a luck guy since I have out lived by 2 yrs what my Dr's predicted and yet I am wondering if this brain lesion is a result of the Non Hodgkins Lymphoma?

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A lesion can be ANYTHING from a result of a stroke to a tumor. So the word does not tell me much though I suspect that it here means that it is thought not to be a tumor. But I can not be sure. However if radiation is given there still may be some tumor suspicion. No one can go through treatment for NHL without feeling like a wreck! GOOD LUCK!  

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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