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Do You Have An Autoimmune Disease Or Are You Immunocomprised In A Way That Makes Treatment Not Work As Well For You?
I have lupus, an autoimmune disease, so Rituxan or other immunotherapy drugs, or chemotherapy would give me 5 to 30% chance of remission...So I don't think it's worth the horrible side effects...But what alternative therapies could work? My oncologist/hematolgist said doing nothing is the most dangerous option. I hope they find less TOXIC therapies!.. If you can relate to this, please reply to me... I'm trying to keep a good sense of humor and a positive attitude, but now I'm going through a… read more
Hi Linda, Thanks for your comment, but I asked if anyone is immunocomprised or has an autoimmune disease that makes treatment not work as well...I have lupus and it affects treatment.
I'm glad you're feeling good.
I had Rituxan twice, 15 yrs apart, each time for 6 months., and did not find it toxic. Not all all. The chemo I had along with it had side effects. .1 hr before Rituxan I took ex strength Tylenol, and a passel of pill from the nurse before the IV, no side effects and it saved my life--twice. I am now 78 and healthy. Everything has a good effect and a bad effect, even aspirin. Rituxan, since about 1998! has been a miracle for blood cancers, before it a lot of us would now be dust. Watch and wait until the NHL effects your life is an option, but listen to your oncologist.
I'm immunocompromised. Due to the chemo I took years ago. A two edged sword so to speak. But my treatments all go well.
Does Anyone Have Indolent NHL, & An Autoimmune Disease That Makes Treatment Not Work As Well? My Options For Remission Are Only 30% W/chemo.
Do You Have Lupus Or An Autoimmune Disease With Follicular Or Any NHL Lymphoma, And Did Treatment Help Your NHL? Please Let Me Know. Thanks
Can Someone Explain The "watch And Wait" Reasoning For Treatment?
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