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Day 1 chemo
Hi Everyone my idc was diagnosed 20/6 (found lumps 10/5 but thought they were probably not an issue). I’m starting with chemo and 1st treatment of AC was today 15/7. I was scared, very fearful of a le...
I never received that shot. My oncologist only prescribes it if it's required. Other oncologists do as a matter of course. You'll have a blood test before each chemo and if your white blood cells are too low you'll get it. I wouldn't go asking for anymore chemicals to be injected into your body than absolutely necessary! If you do end up having it, take anti-histamines for a few days before and after. I understand the effects of that shot are quite painful and the anti-histamines help with that.
I got very cold during chemo. Ask the nurses for some heat packs.
I'm glad it went well today. It'll be easier in a lot of ways because you know what to expect. Big hug, K xox
I got very cold during chemo. Ask the nurses for some heat packs.
I'm glad it went well today. It'll be easier in a lot of ways because you know what to expect. Big hug, K xox