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NotHappyJan
8 years agoMember
What to take to Chemo?
Hi there I've got my first session next Thursday Doxurubiin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim. I've been told it will be every 14 days for four cycles. Then radio. Apart from eg a book, w...
AllyJay
8 years agoMember
Hi there @NotHappyJan ...I also started with the AC regime, same as you. The pegfilgastrim is an injection usually given the following day, to help reduce the effects of neutropaenia. I took my own tea and coffee, as hospital quality is crappy. I also took my kindle for easy reading and to avoid paging through germ ridden magazines in the waiting area. I never had any nausea during the infusions, but did have a foul taste in the mouth and found salt and vinegar crisps helped for nibbling on. Took my slumbie slippers too for comfort.