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  • Go_go_Gi_gi
    Go_go_Gi_gi Member Posts: 84
    #22
    Dsgranni said:

    You
    Thanks, Sue, for the quick and helpful response. This is a lonely place to be. I feel like the bus dropped me off in a strange town and everything is unfamiliar - make sense? I have spent over half of a century burning the candle at both ends and now find I have no wick left to burn. I had breast cancer in 2003. Mastectomies but no chemo or rad necessary. This time not as fortunate but will fight the good fight. It is so helpful to know what is normal and have an idea of what to expect. Now that I am couch-ridden for a bit, I will get my bio written. Thanks again for your response. I hope and pray you do well and will look forward to "hearing" from and about you soon!

    Rituxan
    Hi Dsgranni,

    I was treated last year for follicular NHL--Bendamustine/Rituxan; 6 cycles, ending 12/15/2011. Currently on R-maintenance, every 8 weeks.

    I was blessed to have only fatigue symptoms with the chemo. With the Rituxan, I have not noticed any side effects. Have my energy back---occasionally I have some aching in various muscles, and now am noticing pain in top of feet, with slight tingling/numbness of left great toe---have no idea if this is the R---or just age related, etc.

    Life is good at present and I am blessed and grateful. Hope your Rituxan treatments continue without problems. My prayers are for you, strength, health, hope, survival, without complications.

    Susan
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #23
    Rituxan Monotherapy
    If it works for you then its definitely the easiest and best route to go. I had 8 wkly infusions and now on two year maintenance. So far it works. I would be happy to answer any specific questions about my experience.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #24
    dixiegirl said:

    Welcome
    I am currently doing Rituxan once a week for 4 weeks. It's doable, but beginning to get really tired. It's been a long battle for me and I am hoping this knocks it back, but honestly, I am very worried it's not working. Just a feeling at this point, nothing to back it up with. I just had my third treatment yesterday so the jitters at this point are normal.

    Sorry, usually I am more positive. Stress really stinks.

    Beth

    Rituxan
    Beth

    Have you considered doing an 8-week initial treatment vs four weeks?

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