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rituximab infusion for rare lung disease

Lung Health | Last Active: Jul 5, 2021 | Replies (18)
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@teammayo1

Oh my you are wonderful I am so hesitant with this new treatment plan but have total confidence in my medical team. I was told this is going to be a 8 hour infusion and hearing from you has help to put me at ease a bit. Thank you for reaching out and being positive.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jun 28, 2021

You’re most welcome. My longest infusion time, for a different treatment, was 6 hours. So you’re in for a long day. But honestly, you’ll be made as comfortable as possible and can bring whatever you want to keep yourself occupied and fed. I always packed a lunch and water bottles to tide me over. There are water coolers to refill your bottles. For entertainment I on Netflix series…. Great distractions! 😉

Also, if you’ve not had infusions before. You’ll have an iv in your arm attached to a mobile IV ‘cart’. A stand on wheels that’s battery charged. So you’re free to unplug it and walk around the unit, out in the halls of the infusion center, use the restroom. Even though you’re tethered to the IV you’re not confined to the room if you feel like wandering and getting exercise. 8 hours is a long time to sit otherwise.

When is your visit to Mayo? Keep in touch, I’d like to know how this all goes for you! Best wishes going forward on your treatment. Lori

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