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7 yrs. post tx bro w/ ptld b cell cd 20. ritux w/ poor result, 4 rchop infusions produced clean scan, bad effects. how many more needed?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Need more info: Can't advise from question. Need more details on disease, stage, treatment, and side effects experienced.

Dr Pizzo and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2012

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