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My oncologists first line of trtment choice is imbruvica or something like that. I think remission is best with conventional?

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Did you ask him why he prefers this option.? I had RCHOP21 which is the conventional and have been in remission since September I have ready about treatments but don't recall seeing anything about Imbruviva. Think your best bet is to talk with him about it - wishing you all the best. Anne.

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I can not have conventional. Due to the dep 17 marker

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