Just wondering if any oncologist has prescribed a BTK blocker for NHL?
It took me a couple of years before I needed to be treated. So far good results. White blood cell down and no side affect. I’m taking Brukinsa
Have 2 more treatments if the scan is good.I've had chemo in the past.
Ceil, I was diagnosed with WM in the fall of 2018. My initial treatment was 6 infusions of Rituximab and Bendamustine. This shrunk my tumor considerably and brought my blood numbers back into line. In… read more
I have been on Brukinsa for about 11 months and have not had any joint pain
My mother has WL she started chemotherapy.
My friend is recently diagnosed with CLL (as am I although I’m still on Watch and Wait). His dr is recommending treatments for him and he’s trying to decide these two treatment plans. Any advise about them would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Nothing I've been on. Hope they subside soon
I’m three years into this CLL roller coaster, and have not had a potential partner for several years. I recently have been seeing a new man and we’ve got some chemistry there. The literature and directions I’ve gotten from my pharmacist and Dr are pretty clear on not sharing a bathroom, towels, bedding (or even mixing these in the wash together) and the double flush, lid down. So now I may be ready for some “adult activity”I want to find out how others protect their partners during sex, as well… read more
I also take Brukinsa. I was not told of the precautions that you were. Flush with the lid down, wash hands after handling, be careful with bodily fluids and use condoms.