Rituxan Question

My Mom was just diagnosed with Lymphoma and was going to start R-CHOP for treatment.  Because she is recovering from surgery, she can not start the Chemo yet, but they have started her on the Rituxan.  My question is does it matter that she is getting the Rituxan without the Chemo?  Are they suppose to work together, or will the Rituxan be less effective without the Chemo?  Any help would be appreciated.

On 10/22/2007 Johnny13 wrote:

My Mom was just diagnosed with Lymphoma and was going to start R-CHOP for treatment.  Because she is recovering from surgery, she can not start the Chemo yet, but they have started her on the Rituxan.  My question is does it matter that she is getting the Rituxan without the Chemo?  Are they suppose to work together, or will the Rituxan be less effective without the Chemo?  Any help would be appreciated.

Hi there, I am a B-cell lymphoma patient and part of my chemo treatment is Rituxan.  It is my understanding that it is a chemo agent that best attacks B-cells.  It's a great start to get the cancer cells; with other chemo agents added later to assist.  Ask your Dr. about the effectiveness; something is better than nothing and I believe Rituxan is top notch for B-cell...Hang in there and good luck, believe in a full recovery for your Mom, she needs YOUR support..Lyn

Johnny13.

Sorry to hear about your mothers diagnosis.  My father was just diagnosed on the 17th of Jan./08.  We finished the first treatment on the 23rd Jan/08.  Its scary stuff!  Know that you are not alone.  I found a great site, www.lymphomasurvival.com.  You need to be apart of it!  HOPE began at this site for me.  There is tons of information, researched, in trials, choices, diets....lots of folks for support!

Do yourself and your mother a favor....check it out you will not be sorry.