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Ibrutinib and surgery

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Has anybody on Ibrutinib had to face surgery?? We are told to stop three days prior and stay off for 7 days, but has anybody had any bleeding issues? my husband's surgery December 11th is for right neck dissection for removal of all lymph glands at right-hand side having discovered a malignant cluster of lumps. thankyou hw

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Funny, I am just asking a similar question!

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CllcanadaTop Poster CURE Hero

Your doctor should contact Pharmacyclics, they have the most up-to-date recommendations about the drug...

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Just wondering how you husband is, and whether his surgery is still going ahead on Dec 11th? Just a couple of days now... Do let us know how he gets on.

Wishing you both well,

Paula

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