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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 received it each cycle automatically because I had dose dense AC; are you fortnightly or triweekly? It's very common in aggressive immunosuppressive medicines and I've given it a lot in paediatric oncology. It's a man made version of a protein we produce in our body to stimulate white cell production. It does leave one quite sore for a few days with bone aches. To be honest I was very thankful I was given it automatically. If you're 3 weekly though you may not need it.
If you don't get it still be strict with visitors, crowds, hand washing, wearing masks in busy places etc
Best of luck with chemo :)
If you don't get it still be strict with visitors, crowds, hand washing, wearing masks in busy places etc
Best of luck with chemo :)