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Waldenstrom's: Should I take the new medication (rituximab)?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (32)
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@zeedee1

They finally approved Ruxience and outpatient procedure. Anyone familiar with this drug? Is it an infusion?Side effects? Will I need a port?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 28, 2024

@zeedee1, what a relief that they approved the treatment you need.

Ruxience(rituximab-pvvr) is biosimilar to Rituxan (rituximab). It is an injection delivered intraveousnly (IV) under supervision of your cancer team. Here's more info from Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/rituximab-pvvr-intravenous-route/description/drg-20469990
When do you start treatment?

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