Rituximab

[gilders]

Is this routine procedure, I am being treated in London? Also does anyone know if there is anything that would mean I couldn't have the rituximab.?

Hi Bloom,

The only thing that doesn't seem "routine procedure" is the lack of prednisolone (unless you didn't mention it, but had it)
Cyclo will usually be used first as it often works and is much less expensive.

The only thing I can think of that would prevent you having RTX is if you've ever had hepatitis b and the funding problems.

It has taken about 3 1/2 months for me to feel any improvement from my first RTX infusion, so don't be too concerned if it doesn't work immediately. I was beginning to get worried as I couldn't tolerate Cyclo and some other treatments weren't an option due to kidney failure. I began to think if RTX doesn't work for me, I'm out of options and domed. But I am now slowly improving.