About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or NHL, is a type of cancer that starts in the body’s lymphatic system. If you’ve been diagnosed with NHL, know that you are not alone. NHL is estimated to be 6th most common cancer in the United States in 2009. And many people who are living with lymphoma may have some of the same questions you have about NHL. The information in this section can help you get some of the answers. Here you can learn more about:
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The types of NHL, how it is diagnosed and staged.
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Explanations of indolent and aggressive NHL — 2 different types of NHL.
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Some treatment options for NHL.
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Tips for talking with your doctor about NHL.
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This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor. Discuss with your doctor any questions you have about your medical condition or your treatment.
INDICATIONS and IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
RITUXAN® is indicated for the treatment of patients with:
- Relapsed or refractory, low-grade or follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL as a single agent
- Previously untreated follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL in combination with CVP chemotherapy
- Non-progressing (including stable disease), low-grade, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL, as a single agent, after first-line CVP chemotherapy
- Previously untreated diffuse large B-cell, CD20-positive NHL in combination with CHOP or other anthracycline-based chemotherapy regimens
Important Safety Information
RITUXAN® can cause serious side effects, some of which can be life-threatening, including: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), infusion reactions, tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), and severe skin reactions. Other serious and life-threatening side effects with RITUXAN include: hepatitis B virus reactivation, heart problems, infections, and stomach and bowel problems. Common side effects during RITUXAN infusions include: fever, headache, chills and shakes, nausea, itching, hives, cough, sneezing, and throat irritation or tightness.
Tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects with RITUXAN. Ask your doctor for more information.
Please read the Medication Guide in HTML or PDF versions and the full prescribing information for more information.
