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The use of Lipegfilgrastim for the prevention/easing of febrile neutropenia in breast cancer patient
I had febrile neutropenia after chemo 3 so as a preventative measure was given an injection of Lipeg. to take 24 hours after chemo 4. Unfortunately, I developed all the side effects of Lipeg. (the ma...
Thank you ladies ... it does look as if, I guess, I would be wiser to take it though I am a bit horrified by some of the worse side effects eg burst spleen. It also brings home that there are many of you/us getting neutropenia. I originally thought it was unlikely as a lot of the books I've looked at don't really focus on it, even the Cancer Council one. It says what it is but not management of. plus I was told to take the loratadine if I got a rash by the reg. ... not for bone oedema. Thank you for educating me!