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Is It Safe To Use Truxima After Finishing Chemotherapy When Side Effects Like Infections, Low Antibody Levels, And Heart Problems Are Concerning?
doctor i just finished 5 months of chemo, for follicular non hogkins. after a pet scan, after the last treatment, it said i was cancer free. so glad. now my oncolgist wants me to do every other month treatment, of truxima, and i went to the manufactures website, and there some serious side effects. infectionslow levels of antibodies.heart problems potential. doctor i do not get it. one doctor on line says truxima is fairly safe. FAIRLY SAFEA. DOES NOT SOUND LIKE IT TO ME. i NEED YOUR ADVICE, WHAT TO DO. PLEASE REPLY.
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Tue, 1 Aug 2023
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Hello,
Truxima needs to be continued as it delays the progression of cancer and you will enjoy a cancer free period.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
Truxima needs to be continued as it delays the progression of cancer and you will enjoy a cancer free period.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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