Guest guest Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 After reading about these possible reactions, I don't know if I'm as interested! I think I'll just stick with nutrition and detoxing! There's no adverse reactions with fruit and veggies and vitamins, that's for sure. http://www.lymphomainfo.net/therapy/immunotherapy/rituxan.html Less common, but more severe symptoms include * Bowel Obstruction and Perforation: Minor to severe discomfort may be experienced after the administration of Rituxan. Patients should inform their doctor if this occurs. * Arrhythmias: Minor to severe heart problems can arise from the use of Rituxan. * Hepatitis B Reactivation: A patient previously infected with Hepatitis B may suffer from reactivation of the disease. This can lead to liver failure if left untreated. * Tumor Lysis Syndrome: This phenomenon occurs when cancerous cells are broken down, releasing harmful toxins into the blood. Renal damage or failure can occur when the kidneys try to filter out those toxins. * Severe Mucocutaneous Reactions: These skin reactions usually occur near the body's orifices, like the lips. Reactions vary by patient, and can involve a minor skin lesion or more severe eruption. * Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML): This rare and extremely severe disease is causes by the JC virus. It affects the brain and can prove fatal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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