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Non-Hodgkin鈥檚 Lymphoma cancer--B type?


A relative of mine has Non-Hodgkin鈥檚 Lymphoma cancer--B type,the Doctors there (in Calcutta)suggest Rituximab therapy with the use of MabThera.Along with Cemo Theraphy.
My queiry is (1)How much percent can a patient recover 4m this therapy(2)Is it advisable in the first place(& that too along with Cemo Therapy(3)How much should the therapy cost approximately(4)whether it is worth it?
Also people who have experianced or have friends or relatives who have experianced this condition of Cancer -Pl provide as much Info -Knowledge-If posible--Also alternate treatment if possible-
My personal email address is pramodvpacher@yahoo.co.in

I am a NHL survivor. I used chemo and Rituximab. It took a little over 2 years to be called in remission.
1. You can fully recover.
2. It is extremely advisable to do it.
3. The cost is not measurable if it will keep you alive.
4. Live is sure worth more than the alternative.

Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma develops B cells of immune system and chemotherapy along with Rituximab provides very very good results.
Now Indian biosimilar of Mabthera called Reditux is available and is marketed by a company called Dr Reddy's laboratories. Reditux is 50 % cheaper than Mabthera which costs around Rs.80000 .
The cancer specialist is the best person to tell your relative what is the stage of the disease and if his genral condition is good the chemotherapy with Rituximab will help in recovery.
You can check the websites for further information.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/non-hod...
http://www.in-pharmatechnologist.com/new...

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