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Side Effects Of Rituxan
I finished my first series of infusions of Rituxan two weeks ago and scheduled for another Cat scan 12/8. Wondering if any of you dear people could tell me what side effects you endured during several series of the same. Just diagnosed so forgive me if I don’t use the proper medical terms or ask stupid questions.(-:)
Retuxin and bundemustine was my chemo cocktail…made me very tired and that could be the benedryl they gave me…..didn’t lose all my hair! Thinned out a little, lost my eyebrows ( they still aren’t… read more
Nutrition Advice?
Since completing CAR-t-Cell therapy, I have been experienced stomach problems (i.e. diarrhea) Does anyone have advice on what fruits, vegetables, or other foods you can tolerate?
Thanks, John! Macaroni & cheese agrees with me. Good luck in your next treatment...
How Was Your Journey Of Diagnosis ? Once You Got To Know About Cancer, What Were Your Feelings ?
For me it took 5 months to diagnose. What started as simple coughing in May month took shape of DLBCL in October. I went from Primary care physician to Gastro to Oncologist, each making me do blood work almost every other week (more than combined tests i might have undergone in my life so far) plus other tests which i can't even remember now.
I was in denial for initial 2-3 days but letting my family and friends know helped me get out of denial, and start working on my treatment. Shifted from… read more
Thank you so much for your reply. What you said makes perfect sense. I will pass this along to my BIL.
Has Anyone Undergone Chemo And Or Radiology For More Than A Year Before Hitting Remission?
Does Stem Cell Transplanted Eliminate The Virus That Caused Adult T Cell Leukemia/lymphoma?
Hi, so glad you are well! How was yours diagnosed? What were your EBV numbers? I wasn't even aware I had EBV, I had antigens, old infection but numbers greater than 600. Lots of infections, swollen… read more
Which Option Is Better For Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma As A Third Treatment Line: Pirtobrutinib Or An Academic CAR T-cell?
Great Talk From An Expert On MCL
https://player.vimeo.com/video/881221727
Thank you Roger. Very informative and helpful!
Is It Necessary To Do PET-CT Every Year Post Treatment? Please Share Your Experience.
My husband was diagnosed with DLBCL, Stage 1 E, in June 2020. He had done his last PET-CT in June 2021. We are regularly doing LDH test, Recent blood test shows LDH is elevated (374). Currently, there are no symptoms...Is there any need to do PET-CT?
Thanks KellyS and MaryRandall your prompt response.
I’m In My Eighty’s, Have Indolent MCL, And Have Been On Watch And Wait For 4 Years Without Any Treatment Or Medical Intervention.
Lately the beast has shown signs of awakening and my oncologist is thinking about skipping the chemo treatment and going directly to treating the disease with a BTK inhibitor, hopefully, a second or third generation version. Anyone have a similar experience?
Is There Anything I Can Take For The Terrible Muscle Pain From Acalabrutinib
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