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Anyone received above 4 Rituxin(Mabthera) infusion

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14 years 1 month ago #23006 by Hope
Anyone received above 4 Rituxin(Mabthera) infusion was created by Hope
We were told that Mabthera is give once a week for 4 weeks (overall four infusions) and that's all. If within 6 months it does help, then after 6 months you can get it again. Is it an option to receive more than 4 infusions?

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14 years 1 month ago #23010 by Sandi
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You mean more than 4 the first time? Studies have shown that more than 4 are not necessary.

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14 years 1 month ago #23011 by ananta
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I received 6 infusions in 2006. I got a 4.5 year remission from it. Last summer I again needed treatment and my Dr opted with the more normal 4 infusions. (I wanted to try 2.) So far everything has been fine. If Rituxan is successful, you probably won't need it again in 6 months. Gets expensive to have it so often.

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