Rituxan maint done

lindary
lindary Member Posts: 711 Member
in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1

Today was my last Rituxan maintenance treatment. All went well plus I met my new oncologist. (The Dr I had retired at the end of Aug.) She is very young and very enthusiastic. We went over my treatments and such. My prev Onc wanted to do a CT scan and bone biopsy before the end of the year. My new Onc told me that she doesn't think that is needed at this time. I've also chosen to keep the port in for a while yet. In January I will see here again for blood test and a port flush. 

Good news is that my white count  and platetlets are just over the low end.  Now that I know I won't be haing any test the rest of this year I can mkae plans to see my eye dr, orthopedic Dr and dermatologist. 

 

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  • PBL
    PBL Member Posts: 369 Member
    #2
    A page has been turned!

    Linda,

    Congratulations on the new pic (with hair!), new doc, new everything...

    PBL

  • Sandy Ray
    Sandy Ray Member Posts: 144 Member
    #3
    Awesome

    Excited for you hope things continue to get better!

    Sandy Ray

  • Sal0101
    Sal0101 Member Posts: 136 Member
    #4
    Great News

    Linda,

    You look great! Congratulations!

    Sharon

  • OO7
    OO7 Member Posts: 281
    edited October 2017 #5
    Wonderful news!

    Great and gorgeous picture!  For me it was like having a ball and chain removed from my ankles, freedom of my mind and spirt to really begin to live again. 

    I'm thrilled for you!

  • Rexmax
    Rexmax Member Posts: 55 Member
    #6
    Fantastic News

    So happy for you! I had my scans yesterday and hope to start the maintenance program after seeing Dr on Thursday. Love your new photo....

  • Rocquie
    Rocquie Member Posts: 869 Member
    #7
    Congratulations

    A great milestone, easy to see the reason for that beautiful smile! I'm very happy for you, Linda.

    Hugs,

    Rocquie

     

  • Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 Member Posts: 3,819 Member
    #8
    PBL said:

    A page has been turned!

    Linda,

    Congratulations on the new pic (with hair!), new doc, new everything...

    PBL

    Wow

    Linda,

    Like PBL, I love your new pic.  The news is so good.  I give thanks for you.

    I have never liked mixed drinks, but my wife has started making margaritas as home. God, it tastes like diesel fuel !  I will have one in your honor, but chase it with a delicious PBR !

    Blessings,

    max

  • lindary
    lindary Member Posts: 711 Member
    #9
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 said:

    Wow

    Linda,

    Like PBL, I love your new pic.  The news is so good.  I give thanks for you.

    I have never liked mixed drinks, but my wife has started making margaritas as home. God, it tastes like diesel fuel !  I will have one in your honor, but chase it with a delicious PBR !

    Blessings,

    max

    Drinks

    Tanks Max.

    I will have a margarita when we go out for Mexican food. Any other time - give me a BEER!  

    Thanks to everyone else too.

     

  • Lixx
    Lixx Member Posts: 21
    edited October 2017 #10
    Great news Linda! You go and

    Great news Linda! You go and enjoy that beer!

  • illead
    illead Member Posts: 884 Member
    edited October 2017 #11
    A happy week

     For some of us. That is wonderful news Linda,you have always been so positive in your battle, I am so  glad you have won this round and hope there won't be anymore.  You have always been an asset to this forum  and I truly appreciate all of your care and support for all of us. 

    Stay strong, 

    Becky

  • lindary
    lindary Member Posts: 711 Member
    #12
    Thanks Becky

    Thanks Becky. 

    One thing I've learned from everyone is that there is no formula for symptoms, treatments or recovery. For each person there is a difference for so many reasons. I don't remember how many times I read something on this board before I decided to join and so glad I did. 

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