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@randyreg I've answered this a few times for others so not to be redundant but helpful since I saw your @randyreg post in two places re: infusions. My husband went on lequembe infusions August, 2025. Since then he's on his 20th or 21st infusion. The decision for us was easy. To do nothing wasn't acceptable; to do something to slow a progressive disease down, was paramount. We knew there were risks, with brain swelling, etc., but we also knew that he would be receiving periodic MRI's, after the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and I believe 10th infusion. So his therapy would be managed. I was told yesterday by the neurologist staff they don't have him do MRI's again, unless he is having headaches. He appears to be tolerating the infusions well. However, we are trying to eat cleaner, he takes naps if he's tired. We get out and walk to exercise, since we're both retired. And we try to keep things structured and calm in the house. I don't remember my husband's numbers when diagnosed but I do know the doctor said he was in the mild stages, a prime candidate for lequembe. I also know in going to the infusion center, both men and women, all ages from 60 and up are on infusion therapy. Do I notice any difference? He still has sequencing issues with his memory but I do notice he seems to be less forgetful in where his things are: wallet, backpack, keys, etc. We have a process where everything goes in the same place every day (or we hope!) We also have a follow up Guide program as part of the First Choice neurology infusion team in South Florida that calls and checks in with a nurse if we need any help. For now, we're hoping, his infusion therapy will make an impact on slowing down the amyloid plaque in his brain. Hope this helps. Best, Karla

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Karla;
Thank you for taking the time to respond. As many times as you have likely typed those words, they are extremely helpful to us first time readers.

randyreg

KJ 48th, @randyreg On another site (I do seem to end up in different spots on this website...), I discussed some current information offered by Eisai. Title is Eisai Presents New Data on the Continued and Expanding Benefits of LEB Maintenance Treatment in Early Alzheimer's Disease at CTAD 2025. It gives "time savings" for those going from Mild (MCI) to Mild Alzheimer and also MCI to Moderate Alzheimer. It's easy to read format and is very encouraging for those of us "lucky enough" to be eligible for infusions (which, by the way, are on the way to becoming completely at home injections without having to wait the 18 months!!!Please, please keep abreast of all the innovative methods coming along for us.