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IVIG Infusion
Anyone taking IVIG infusions and if so how long and do they help? Thank you - Pam
That's upsetting about the Hep. C diagnosis. I've heard this before. Makes me question - take the chance or have low IG levels and possibly catch who knows what! Right now COVID is on the rise… read more
Is IVIG The Only Option For Low Immunoglobulins? How Long? Side Effects?
Thanks Jeanne. I have my first n Ct week. Hoping to avoid the fatigue. Good luck on yours!
Just Started Treatment For NHL. Rituxan. Anyone Else, If So Any Side Effects I Should Watch For?
Treatment for my NHL. Stage II.
I had Rituxin and no problems at all compared with two bouts of chemo that I could not tolerate. They decided to put me on Rituxin and I was fine with it as I’m sure you will be. By the way you can… read more
What Is IGIv
What is it all I know that it would help my wife with helping her fight frequent infection Are their different one Sre their side effects if so what are they are they short term or are their long term consequence Is it considered chemo How does it help fight Cancer Thank s Linda Ellen Bonekoskey
Do everything you can to take care of yourself I hope you have Simone special by your side to hold your hand someone to cry on when need be and of corse someone to love you Be well
Anyone Have Any Experience With Rituximab Treatments? If So What Was Your Experience Or Side Effects From This Type Of Treatment?
I have 2 upcoming treatments in July and August. Just wondering what to expect. This will be an intravenous treatment.
(I just finished my last round of RCHOP chemotherapy last week.)
GeneStewart,
Hi! Congratulations on finishing your RCHOP. I have/had DLBCL and RCHOP too. I hope you feel better soon. Kelly
Can Splenic Marginal Zone NHL Have Any Effects On The Sinuses Or Vice Versa
I was diagnosed with Splenic Marginal Zone Low B-Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma with Extensive Plasmatic Differentialities and MGUS / Smoldering Myeloma. I was treated with one round of four Rituxamab infusions in the spring of 2023. I also have numerous physical problems my Liver, Gaul bladder and neurological problems with arms and legs. I am susceptible to inflammation throughout my body and every lab indicates that I have an infection somewhere in my body but oncologist has not tried to… read more
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I Keep Seeing Reference To Ports. Can Someone Please Tell Me What A Port Is?
I had a port installed back in Sept. and started treatments in Oct. still have it and have had no issues at all. I think it was a good move it is so much better than sticking and finding a vein all of… read more
Has Anyone With DLBCL Have To Have CNS Prophylaxis? If So How Effective Was It And What Were The Side Effects?
I've had 2 occurrences of CNS lymphoma .I've had a total of 13 Methotrexate treatments each time I was in hospital for a week and then I had Stem Cell Transplant that I was in hospital for about a… read more
Rituxamab Maintenance Therapy - Do Or Don't???
Hello Group - My name is Pam, 63 year old retired nurse. I just finished 6 months of Bendemustine/Rituxamab (BR) treatment for follicular lymphoma stage 4. The majority of providers are recommending a 2 year - every 2 month infusion of Rituxamab. I've also heard some LLS physicians state they no longer use this protocol due to weakening of the immune system - with COVID and all still active would increase our chances of getting it. Anyone have advise/opinion on this? I personally don't feel… read more
So sorry about your circumstances. Mine are somewhat similar. I got COVID and diagnosed with lymphoma in the same week - Oct. 2021. I kept telling the oncologist I just had COVID but they started me… read more
First Of 4 Rituxan. Only Treatments
I was diagnosed with MALT. Yesterday I received my first of four Rituxan treatments. I was fine during the process except toward end of infusion I had a dull headache. Then last night and today I have chills, head congestion overall tired. Is this normal?
Glad to hear your doing better!
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