Marginal zone splenic NHL

[laylalulu]

Hi just wondering if anyone else has this cancer. The outcomes of all your stories are inspiring. I'm on watch and wait. 2 years since diagnosed . Praying for many more

[alicata1943]

Yes I do. I was diagnosed February 2012. I was on the watch and wait until July 2016. I had 4 infusions of Rituxan and I am now in remission. I am now don't maintenance infusions of Rituxan. One every 2 months for 2 years. I just had my first one Wednesday October 12th. I was told that this is a slow growing cancer. With Rituxan it goes right to the cancer cells in the blood. I didn't need a port. No loss of hair. Wishing you well.

[laylalulu in reply to alicata1943]

Thank you for your reply good luck with your treatments 😊

[alicata1943 in reply to laylalulu]

Thank you.

[laylalulu in reply to alicata1943]

Hi again, did you have your spleen out as a first treatment? Also if you don't mind me asking did your bloodwork show that it had reoccurred? Thank you so much, hope your feeling well

[alicata1943]

No I still have my spleen. I am in remission after having 4 treatments of Rituxan . I am now doing maintenance treatments very 8 weeks for 2 years.

[laylalulu in reply to alicata1943]

Oh I see, thank you

[Calipewings_2016]

Hello. I was just diagnosed with Marginal zone. I need more testing to determine my treatment plan. How often do you see your oncologist with the 'watch and wait'?

[laylalulu in reply to Calipewings_2016]

Hi I am on yearly checkupscwitj bloodwork every three months

[laylalulu in reply to Calipewings_2016]

Was your spleen enlarged and did you have it removed yet? Good luck