For Arthur, blinatumomab or blina was his only real option after his chemo had failed to clear all of his cancer and had left him very weak.
The drug is an immunotherapy that seeks out cancer cells so the body’s own immune system can recognise and destroy them.
Blina comes in a bag of liquid administered through a thin plastic tube that remains running into a vein in the patient’s arm for many months.
Like other patients on blina, Arthur was given medication to cut the chance of serious reactions or side effects before his infusion started.
The backpack stayed with Arthur continuously, including in bed - and even though the pump makes a noise, he was able to have a decent night’s sleep.
Arthur had to return to hospital every four days so doctors could top up the blina kit but was able to manage the treatment at home the rest of the time.
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For Arthur, blinatumomab or blina was his only real option after his chemo had failed to clear all of his cancer and had left him very weak.
The drug is an immunotherapy that seeks out cancer cells so the body’s own immune system can recognise and destroy them.
Blina comes in a bag of liquid administered through a thin plastic tube that remains running into a vein in the patient’s arm for many months.
Like other patients on blina, Arthur was given medication to cut the chance of serious reactions or side effects before his infusion started.
The backpack stayed with Arthur continuously, including in bed - and even though the pump makes a noise, he was able to have a decent night’s sleep.
Arthur had to return to hospital every four days so doctors could top up the blina kit but was able to manage the treatment at home the rest of the time.
The original article contains 695 words, the summary contains 155 words. Saved 78%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!