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Sally, It is great to hear you are in remission. Always nice to hear the positives!
I wonder what determines the quantity of Rituximab infusions. From this forum, I have heard weekly regiments from 4 to 8 and have heard of some "maintenance" infusions added through the year. I suppose everyone responds differently, but is interesting. I think I'm getting closer to this treatment.
As mentioned I was diagnosed with chest fluid (Pleural effusion) and removal ( thoracentesis ) in April and in now again in July. At the moment they are uncertain of the cause for the fluid, but leaning toward SMZL as the cause.
It's complicated because of my lung cancer surgeries in 2019 and 2021, my SMZL since 2019, or fluid is caused by something else. . ......another struggle to deal with.....
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Hi Stan, yes I have been blessed. I wondered about the variety of rounds of Rituximab infusions myself. I see my cancer do in Sept & might ask her. I only know she said if it returns then they will put me back on a greater quantity of rounds - so 6 rather than 4 etc. You are right since you had lung cancer surgeries it would certainly be a factor in chest fluid, regardless of the complication of SMZL. What area of the country do you live? Under any insurance you always have the option of a consult and can bring all those questions to that one visit. Stay strong!