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Nodal Marginal zone lymphoma
Father got diagnosed with Nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma of B cell and Non Hodgkin. He is undergoing his fifth chemo ( bendamustine and rituximab) . Should he proceed with maintenance therapy with rituximab every 3 months post 6 chemo cycles. Please, do suggest.
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Nodal marginal zone lymphoma is a type of low grade lymphoma manage similarly to follicular lymphoma. Maintenance rituximab is a standard practice as it delays occurrence of relapse.
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Complete 6 cycles of bendamustine and rituximab
PET-CT after 8 weeks of last chemotherapy for response assessment
Maintenance rituximab
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Maintenance therapy should be continued
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suggest to consult medical oncologist for further management.
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