I am 78 and have a rare form of reocurring NHL. Was in remission 7 years. Now in third treatment of a total of six using bendamustine and Rituxan .My Dr. says I am doing so well he is ordering a scan in a few weeks. it shows I am cancer free he is recommending I stop chemo and begin coming in ever 2 months for a Rituxan booster only, as opposed to treating the entire six treatments and go into remission and be done with it which appeals to me as I question having to continue treatments for the rest of my life and possibly developing side effects. Your thoughts please.
you must be having a low grade form of lymphoma. That is why your doctor is recommending two monthly rituximab which is a maintainence treatment that is to bensure given for 2 yrs and total of 12 doses to sustain remission and to prevent recurrence
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you must be having a low grade form of lymphoma. That is why your doctor is recommending two monthly rituximab which is a maintainence treatment that is to bensure given for 2 yrs and total of 12 doses to sustain remission and to prevent recurrence