Clinical trials for Richter's transformation?

[Guest guest]

I received the bad news on Friday after a PET scan. I am in

New Orleans, La. My onc. is talking about R-CHOP. He is

connected with MD . Is there a better choice in a

clinical trial? Web sites indicate survival time of

Richter's 5-8 months.

He is planning an abdominal node biopsy by laparoscopy

immediately, (nodes are brighter or hotter there than in

neck and axillary) and BM Biopsy & a heart test because R-

CHOP is hard on the heart, a concern

FR 2008. Acute myalgia and weak muscles in legs started

during treatment, and thereafter experienced a worsening of

fibromyalgia that had been dormant & symptom free for 20

years.

Flow cytometry about a year ago, indicated partial

remission. Current CBC normal including Hb, and lymphs.

age 75, Cll diagnosed 2003, MYVAX clinical trial for CLL in

2007.

Meds-- 25mg. amtriptyline and tramadol for pain.

rheumatologist work up 2-3 yrs ago, diagnosis--

fibromyalgia. Does Richter's cause a type of arthritis?

Is muscularskelital pain part of the syndrome?

Opinions are much appreciated . Also web sites, and current

articles.

Marilyn Barbera