Hello @roberthall0452, welcome to Connect. I would like to introduce you to another new member, @harvie, who also recently posted about being diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma. @roberthall0452, if you are comfortable sharing a bit more, how are you doing with this diagnosis? Has there been any discussion of a treatment plan?
Hello @harvie, I have been treated and am now in remission. Looking for anyone with this condition to share notes. I just relocated to Az from the east coast and would like to find a doctor so I would not have to fly back and forth. Any info would be helpful.
Hi, @lottajoy. I wanted to let you know I moved your post to this existing discussion on mantle cell lymphoma to put some of the discussions on this topic in the same place and also so that you could meet @roberthall0452@harvie. I'd also like to introduce you to @1nan@maxwell123@travelgirl@lynnkay1956. I trust that they will have some helpful input for you with your recent mantle cell lymphoma diagnosis and will provide some support.
Has your doctor made recommendations on a treatment plan, @lottajoy?
Hi, @lottajoy. I wanted to let you know I moved your post to this existing discussion on mantle cell lymphoma to put some of the discussions on this topic in the same place and also so that you could meet @roberthall0452@harvie. I'd also like to introduce you to @1nan@maxwell123@travelgirl@lynnkay1956. I trust that they will have some helpful input for you with your recent mantle cell lymphoma diagnosis and will provide some support.
Has your doctor made recommendations on a treatment plan, @lottajoy?
Thanks for the invite. I was diagnosed in 2/2014 at age 69. My disease presented in the bone marrow and kidneys. I had no symptoms. Kidney presentation is very rare. I had chemo and was in remission after 3 monthly treatments. I followed that with two years of Rituxan. I spent 3 years on dialysis and was able to come off after many lifestyle changes -. and without a transplant (a miracle). At the moment I am in remission. I go to MD Anderson for my disease. I came here because I still have low kidney function and am looking for ways to improve.
Thanks for the invite. I was diagnosed in 2/2014 at age 69. My disease presented in the bone marrow and kidneys. I had no symptoms. Kidney presentation is very rare. I had chemo and was in remission after 3 monthly treatments. I followed that with two years of Rituxan. I spent 3 years on dialysis and was able to come off after many lifestyle changes -. and without a transplant (a miracle). At the moment I am in remission. I go to MD Anderson for my disease. I came here because I still have low kidney function and am looking for ways to improve.
Another reason for showing up here is that when the time comes for another treatment, I want additional guidance on the type treatment that is least likely to impact my sick kidneys.
I noticed several asking for more information. There are many Facebook groups that may provide information. The absolute best is acor.org. You will need to register for the Mantle Cell Lymphoma group. There are many knowledgeable folks their who will always be glad to help. It is another great and helpful resource.
Hello lottajoy,
My Experience: I was diagnosed with MCL in 02/2016.
I was admitted to the hospital with a blood platelet count of 20 after feeling fatigued. My treatment consisted of 5 days in hospital with chemo each day then I was released and had chemo once a week for 8 weeks. The chemo consisted of Rituxin and another chemo that I don't recall, looking for the info but cannot put my hands on it but this treatment worked and I have been in remission for 18 months. I recently went into relapse and am now on Imbruvica and it is showing good results. I am fortunate that insurance is covering this drug because it is very expensive. I did not have any trouble taking the chemo which seemed like a walk in the park when comparing it to the radiation I experienced in 2013 for esophageal cancer which is completely behind me. Please make sure you have a doctor that you feel very good about, it took two trys for me. Look forward to seeing where you go with this and will be watching for you. Best Wishes!
I am a 74 year old male in otherwise good health and I am active in tennis and working out at the gym, plus I watch what I eat.
Hello lottajoy,
My Experience: I was diagnosed with MCL in 02/2016.
I was admitted to the hospital with a blood platelet count of 20 after feeling fatigued. My treatment consisted of 5 days in hospital with chemo each day then I was released and had chemo once a week for 8 weeks. The chemo consisted of Rituxin and another chemo that I don't recall, looking for the info but cannot put my hands on it but this treatment worked and I have been in remission for 18 months. I recently went into relapse and am now on Imbruvica and it is showing good results. I am fortunate that insurance is covering this drug because it is very expensive. I did not have any trouble taking the chemo which seemed like a walk in the park when comparing it to the radiation I experienced in 2013 for esophageal cancer which is completely behind me. Please make sure you have a doctor that you feel very good about, it took two trys for me. Look forward to seeing where you go with this and will be watching for you. Best Wishes!
I am a 74 year old male in otherwise good health and I am active in tennis and working out at the gym, plus I watch what I eat.
My chemo treatment is 2-part: A and B. They alternate every 3 weeks until I have had 3 of each. Part A is done as an out-patient but takes 7-9 hours. I have to stay in the hospital for 3 days when I have Part B. I am not a patient at Mayo, so I don't know how they do it.
Part A:
Cyclophosphamite
Doxorubisin
Viacristine
Rituxin
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Hello @roberthall0452, welcome to Connect. I would like to introduce you to another new member, @harvie, who also recently posted about being diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma. @roberthall0452, if you are comfortable sharing a bit more, how are you doing with this diagnosis? Has there been any discussion of a treatment plan?
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2 ReactionsHello @harvie, I have been treated and am now in remission. Looking for anyone with this condition to share notes. I just relocated to Az from the east coast and would like to find a doctor so I would not have to fly back and forth. Any info would be helpful.
I was recently diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and would appreciate hearing from anyone who is knowledgeable on this topic.
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2 ReactionsHi, @lottajoy. I wanted to let you know I moved your post to this existing discussion on mantle cell lymphoma to put some of the discussions on this topic in the same place and also so that you could meet @roberthall0452 @harvie. I'd also like to introduce you to @1nan @maxwell123 @travelgirl @lynnkay1956. I trust that they will have some helpful input for you with your recent mantle cell lymphoma diagnosis and will provide some support.
Has your doctor made recommendations on a treatment plan, @lottajoy?
Thanks for the invite. I was diagnosed in 2/2014 at age 69. My disease presented in the bone marrow and kidneys. I had no symptoms. Kidney presentation is very rare. I had chemo and was in remission after 3 monthly treatments. I followed that with two years of Rituxan. I spent 3 years on dialysis and was able to come off after many lifestyle changes -. and without a transplant (a miracle). At the moment I am in remission. I go to MD Anderson for my disease. I came here because I still have low kidney function and am looking for ways to improve.
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2 ReactionsAnother reason for showing up here is that when the time comes for another treatment, I want additional guidance on the type treatment that is least likely to impact my sick kidneys.
I noticed several asking for more information. There are many Facebook groups that may provide information. The absolute best is acor.org. You will need to register for the Mantle Cell Lymphoma group. There are many knowledgeable folks their who will always be glad to help. It is another great and helpful resource.
Hello lottajoy,
My Experience: I was diagnosed with MCL in 02/2016.
I was admitted to the hospital with a blood platelet count of 20 after feeling fatigued. My treatment consisted of 5 days in hospital with chemo each day then I was released and had chemo once a week for 8 weeks. The chemo consisted of Rituxin and another chemo that I don't recall, looking for the info but cannot put my hands on it but this treatment worked and I have been in remission for 18 months. I recently went into relapse and am now on Imbruvica and it is showing good results. I am fortunate that insurance is covering this drug because it is very expensive. I did not have any trouble taking the chemo which seemed like a walk in the park when comparing it to the radiation I experienced in 2013 for esophageal cancer which is completely behind me. Please make sure you have a doctor that you feel very good about, it took two trys for me. Look forward to seeing where you go with this and will be watching for you. Best Wishes!
I am a 74 year old male in otherwise good health and I am active in tennis and working out at the gym, plus I watch what I eat.
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2 ReactionsThanks for sharing
My chemo treatment is 2-part: A and B. They alternate every 3 weeks until I have had 3 of each. Part A is done as an out-patient but takes 7-9 hours. I have to stay in the hospital for 3 days when I have Part B. I am not a patient at Mayo, so I don't know how they do it.
Part A:
Cyclophosphamite
Doxorubisin
Viacristine
Rituxin
Part B:
Cytarabib
Rituxin