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infections when in remission after R chop and rituximab

SaraM
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I am just wondering what peoples experience is of infections after completed R chop and Rituximab. (I'm 58, 3 years complete remission)

I'm in complete remission which is wonderful! I finished 2 years of rituximab in Nov 2016. I was treated for a chest infection in Nov 2016, x 2 antibiotics. However, since then I have continued to cough up much horrible green phlegm, sore throats, blocked nose. I went to see gp 2 July 2018, antibiotics given, all clear. 3 weeks later am getting old sympotoms back, he's given me antibiotics again.

Have other people found they are more prone to infections after treatment of r chop and rituximab, OR, am I more prone to infections as had low grade follicular lymphoma??? 

Thank you for sharing any experience of the above

 

Sara.

 

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    Hello SaraM,

    That is indeed excellent news that you have been in complete remission for 3 years!

    I am sorry to hear though that since having treatment you have been prone to infections and keep having to take antibiotics. It is an interesting question as to whether the treatment with R-CHOP and Rituximab may have caused it or it is linked to you having had low grade follicular lymphoma or if it is unrelated to either. It might be worth asking your doctor who will I am sure be able to comment on this.

    If you live in the UK, our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so don't hesitate to give them a call and ask them what they think about this.

    I hope you will also hear from our members soon and that they will share their own experiences with you.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello SaraM,

    That is indeed excellent news that you have been in complete remission for 3 years!

    I am sorry to hear though that since having treatment you have been prone to infections and keep having to take antibiotics. It is an interesting question as to whether the treatment with R-CHOP and Rituximab may have caused it or it is linked to you having had low grade follicular lymphoma or if it is unrelated to either. It might be worth asking your doctor who will I am sure be able to comment on this.

    If you live in the UK, our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so don't hesitate to give them a call and ask them what they think about this.

    I hope you will also hear from our members soon and that they will share their own experiences with you.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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