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How Can Non-Hodgkin S Lymphoma Be Treated?

I have Follicular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma since 2005 (age 61), then in 2011 (age 67), now in 2017 (age 73). 1st round July 2005 I did full CHOP + RITUXAN 2 1/2 yrs. total (6 mos chemo then every 6 months 4 weeks of Rituxan for 2 yrs.) 2nd round April 2011 I did full CHOP RITUXAN (less Adriamycin or red devil) + RITUXAN 2 1/2 yrs. total (6 mos chemo then every 6 months 4 weeks of Rituxan for 2 yrs.) 3rd round November 2017 I did 2 months of Bendamustine & Rituxan, now I get Rituxan every 3 mos for 2 yrs. I just do not feel good. I know now that this Lymphoma is not curable. I also have the bad itching. I also have chronic UTI. I did have 2 yrs of IVIG infusion, but DR said it was not working for me. Thank you for your time. I am sorry, but I CANNOT AFFORD to pay any of these fees.
Wed, 22 Aug 2018
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Sorry for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, let me inform you that even if the disease is not curable but one can complete the expected life with disease. Now for the itching it could be hypersensitivity and antihistamine can be used for this but first to find out the allergens that causing the itching, it can be due autoimmune disease. For the urine infection, it is advisable to get done the urine culture sensitivity test.

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How Can Non-Hodgkin S Lymphoma Be Treated?

Hello Sorry for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, let me inform you that even if the disease is not curable but one can complete the expected life with disease. Now for the itching it could be hypersensitivity and antihistamine can be used for this but first to find out the allergens that causing the itching, it can be due autoimmune disease. For the urine infection, it is advisable to get done the urine culture sensitivity test. Hope I have answered your query, Let me know for further assistance.