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Chemo and Guillain Barre Syndrome and r there any groups on Sunshine Coast, Coolum to Noosa Region?
Hi, I was only diagnosed with Breast cancer on 1 Aug and had a mastectomy plus 2 lymph nodes on 10 Aug with a further op on 16th to remove 15 more lymph nodes. Was diagnosed with Gr 3 multi focal DCI...
Absolutely no idea about chemo and GBS but I'm sure the oncologist will only recommend what they believe is safe. I'm gathering positive nodes as unusual for chemo with dcis.
My thoughts are the chemo might not be an issue but we are normally given a medication (neulasta) to promote white cell response after round 2 so neutropenia time is shortened. It is that medication they may be cautious with.
http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/Neulasta.aspx
Looks like so far no reported issues and its not listed as a caution.
https://www.ehealthme.com/ds/neulasta/guillain-barre-syndrome/
They may be cautious with taxane class chemo drugs due to affects on nerves. But please discuss all worries with your oncologist who I'm sure will speak with an appropriate specialist in GBS if there are doubts.
Looking at this link there isn't any current recommendations.
https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/hospital-medicine/guillain-barr%C3%A9-syndrome-acute-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathy/article/600035/
I hope all goes smoothly with your treatment. Kath x
My thoughts are the chemo might not be an issue but we are normally given a medication (neulasta) to promote white cell response after round 2 so neutropenia time is shortened. It is that medication they may be cautious with.
http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/Neulasta.aspx
Looks like so far no reported issues and its not listed as a caution.
https://www.ehealthme.com/ds/neulasta/guillain-barre-syndrome/
They may be cautious with taxane class chemo drugs due to affects on nerves. But please discuss all worries with your oncologist who I'm sure will speak with an appropriate specialist in GBS if there are doubts.
Looking at this link there isn't any current recommendations.
https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/hospital-medicine/guillain-barr%C3%A9-syndrome-acute-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathy/article/600035/
I hope all goes smoothly with your treatment. Kath x