HIV lymphoma

I've been reading about this immune therapy for lymphoma, could my friend use this?

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riley180

Dec 13, 2007

To: peave

Hi.
Yes, there is such a drug (it is called Rituximab). There have been some experience with Rituximab in the setting of HIV lymphoma. The results however do not support its routine use. Ultimately it is question of CD4 counts - because Rituximab preferentially affects the lymphocytes ( which are targets of the HIV). Its best for the infectious disease doctor and your medical oncologist/hematologist to discuss this.

peave

Dec 17, 2007

To: riley180

Hi.
Does this mean he will have to take the chemotherapy on top of all the other drugs he is taking. I think he is on at least 4 different drugs, I'm not sure if they are all against the virus or are for prevention of some other illness.

riley180

Dec 17, 2007

To: peave

Hi.
Yes. the outcomes have generally improved with improvements in both infection control and cancer control.
That's why it would be best to have him seen by a team of doctors.

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