Post-treatment prophylactics

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Hi Marilyn,

As an example of a course of prophylactics, my hem/onc

prescribed the following starting in July 2009 just before 6

X FCR to treat my CLL (not Richter's), and continuing to

today.

Acyclovir antiviral, 400 mg, 3 per day Bactrim DS

antibacterial, 2 per day on Mon, Wed, and Fri Fluconazole

antifungal, 100 mg per day

He also prescribed Tamiflu to be kept on hand at home, in

event flu symptoms emerged.

Following FCR my B- and T-cells were profoundly suppressed

and IgG, M, and A hovered at the low end or just below the

lower normal limit (hypoglobulinemia).

Since treatment I've been in complete clinical remission,

but MRD positive. Over the last two years have not had even

a cold.

The regimen described above is, of course, fitted to my case

by my doctor; your situation and requirements may be

different as determined by your doctor.

Regards,

Tim Klug