I think for some people this might be the right course of action. I was diagnosed with SLL - small lymphocytic lymphoma, stage 4 - found when I went in for an MRI for pain in my lower back and they saw the enlarged lymph nodes - about 5 years ago. This disease hadn't affected my life style much until this winter when fluid started accumulating in my chest and abdomen. After many tests on the fluid which never produced any answers as to what was causing this fluid, my oncologist decided it might be the lymphoma. After a 6 month regimen of Bendamustine + Rituxan , my cancer was not reduced by the amount my oncologist (or I) was hoping. My life has been pretty much on hold with the side effects of lack of energy and appetite. Now he's suggesting a daily chemo - Ibrutinib pills. Not sure I'm willing to do this. I'm looking to get a second opinion to see if there might be newer, less toxic treatments out there which might help.
I think for some people this might be the right course of action. I was diagnosed with SLL - small lymphocytic lymphoma, stage 4 - found when I went in for an MRI for pain in my lower back and they...
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