Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Discussion List
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RITUXAN AND COVID VACCINE
Has anyone had rituxan and had the covid vaccine and told that the vaccine may not be effective because of rituxan? I had my last chemo treatment on August 2 and I asked my specialist about the covid booster shot. She said that because I took rituxan, the booster will not have be effective. I got my first covid vaccine on…
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RADIATION AFTER R-EPOCH
After seeing a specialist, I was told that it is highly unlikely that I will need a Stem cell transplant. However, I will need some radiation. I have had 6 chemo treatments consisting of R-EPOCH. Any know what that radiation will be like and what to expect?
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Uncle has been recently diagnosed with Burkitts
Hi Everyone- My uncle was recently diagnosed with Stage II NHL, Burkitts which is rare in adults. I was searching for peer-reviewed literature in adults on this type of NHL and did not find much. Has anyone gone thru this and have information on prognosis and outcome? He is 64, no pre-existing conditions, athletic. I'm so…
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skipping chemo treatments at times
I was told early April 2021 I had stage 2.B H.L When I was told this I did not know enough to ask questions. I later did lots of google research. I had 4 chemo dates (two in April and 2 in May). I hated the needles and was about to stop all treatments and just die. I hated needles that much. I googled and found it was okay…