Hi Folks
I have stage 4 DLBL had 4 RCHOP and so far with 2 intrathecal methotrexate with the aim on a third next chemo cycle. All of which so far I have sailed through with minor manageable side effects - taste changes for week after , constipation that I make sure never happens again! fatigue on days 6 and 7 after chemo. Once 6 cycles of RCHOP have been competed there are discussions on high dose intravenous Methotrexate. I am concerned as we are in the midst of a pandemic and I will need to be admitted to hospital for 3 days minimum. This has me wobbling a bit as there are some centres who don't give this treatment. However there is a balance of risk and benefits to consider in the longer term outcome of treatment to prevent lymphoma forming in central nervous system and brain.
I was wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom from their experience that might help me in the decision making process.
Thank you
This is great news Lolie
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