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What side effects from bendamustine and Gazyva should I expect?

DW

Community Member

a month ago

I have follicular lymphoma stage 3 I'm being treated with bendimustine and gazyva. I don't know if I spelled that right. They stopped treatment for now due to me having trouble with heart racing, chest pain and chills. I went to cardiologist and will find out next week. Has anyone else had this happen and if so what was the next step for you

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CA

Community Member

a month ago

Bendamustine and rituximab (Gazyva) can cause various side effects, and cardiac symptoms like heart racing and chest pain are important to address with your medical team, which it sounds like you're already doing. Many patients in the B-cell lymphoma community have shared experiences with treatment modifications when side effects occur, and oncologists often have alternative approaches or supportive care measures to help continue treatment safely once any cardiac concerns are properly evaluated and managed.

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LH

Community Member

a month ago

Yes early before I was diagnosed I was sent to cardiologist for. He cleared after several test. Blood bone marrow. Pet scan chest scan.mri put stay safe 🙏 cancer fights the treatment .we have to stay strong minded.. i dont have same but I see common difference with all.

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DW

Community Member

a month ago

I'm receiving treatment again now and so far no side effects. Thank you Jesus 😊

TE

Community Member

12 days ago

I have FOllicular lymphoma i’ve only had eight weeks of immunotherapy and now I’m doing every two months. I’m on my fourth one.

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