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noosa_blue150
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4 years ago

Routine blood tests when on perjeta and herceptin targeted therapy

can anyone on this regime tell me whether they’re getting routine blood tests done prior to each treatment ? Perjeta is suppose to affect white cells  and can cause neutropenia according to EViQ proto...
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arpie
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4 years ago
Hmmm ...@noosa_blue150 ..... hubby has bloods before each chemo .....

If it keeps you happy and more settled, she should order them anyway (in my opinion.)  It is no skin off their noses ......

Just recently, our Onc didn't think a test was warranted, so I got our GP to order it instead.  She wasn't offended!   

Do what YOU thinks works for you xx