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Want to connect with others with Splenic B cell Marginal Zone Lymphoma

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@pkh

Thank you for getting back to me.
I was fortunate to meet with a doctor that has retired from Mayo however is doing consultations in Central Minnesota. I will be doing
The treatment in Brainerd. Love Mayo, however with Winter coming on, having to travel 150 miles each time for treatment it just does not always work.

So nice to hear that a port is not a necessity ……. I understand if I were to need further/longer treatment it would be best.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Nov 29, 2021

Being from Wisconsin, I can completely relate to travel being weather dependent in the winter! It’s great you have a clinic locally that can administer the IV’s.

The IV’s are really simple and painless. Just time consuming, so make sure you take along something for entertainment and maybe a snack. Most IV centers have televisions in the rooms and wifi connections so you can take an iPad, cell phone, etc. I used to pack a little lunch and a water bottle. The IV units are on wheels and battery operated so if you need to get up and walk around, stretch your legs or use the restroom you’re completely mobile.

When is your first infusion?

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