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