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StevenFred

Updated 7mo ago

Need advice on chemotherapy options - Rituximab, Bendamustine, Cytarabine

help please! My consultant wants to start me on chemotherapy and has given me a choice between Rituximab and Bendamustine or both of these plus Cytarabine. Thank you!!!!

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Ela.Dee_

7mo

Hey there, Facing treatment decisions can def be overwhelming, but you're not alone in this. from what I saw online, Rituximab and Bendamustine are often used together as a standard treatment for mantle cell lymphoma (and this is the combination I was on...), and adding cytarabine can enhance the effectiveness of the regimen in some cases. However, the choice ultimately depends on various histological disease factors, the stage of your disease, your overall health, and potential side effects. I suggest you talk to your doctor about the pros and cons and how they fit your individual situation...
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Nick_seven

7mo

hiya! be sure to think about the side effects of adding cytosar... I had horrible mouth sores after using it, and it says it can also cause flu-like symptoms, headaches, hair loss and generally an increased risk of infections...

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