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Managing Other Chemotherapy Side Effects

Chemotherapy can cause side effects in anyone. It's important that your doctor and nurse know what side effects you might have, how bad they are, and what you're doing about them. Aside from infection and anemia , other side effects that you may experience in association with treatment include the following—please click a topic to explore tips for managing the impact of side effects on your life and treatment:

During your chemotherapy, it can be hard to keep track of what you've been feeling between visits, as well as all the information you hear at office visits, your appointment schedule, questions you want to ask at your next visit. Keeping track of all this information can help you, as well as your doctor and nurse. That's why it may be helpful for you to keep a journal. It doesn't have to be fancy or formal—just a handy way to organize information.

By making note of your experiences each day, you'll be ready to discuss them the next time you see your doctor and nurse. That way, they know exactly how you've felt, both physically and emotionally, since your last appointment. That's the key to helping you protect against side effects.
Your doctor or nurse will ask you to take your temperature every day.
Your journal is a good place to keep a record of this and other important information such as your blood counts. Remember: A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) can be a sign of infection—notify your doctor or nurse immediately.
Your doctor or nurse will ask you about pain symptoms.
If you experience pain, recording the symptoms in your journal will help you describe them more clearly when you are asked.

With all your information organized, you may feel more knowledgeable and in control.
 

Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) is prescribed to reduce the risk of infection (initially marked by fever) in patients with some tumors receiving strong chemotherapy that decreases the number of infection-fighting white blood cells.

Important product safety information
Ruptured spleen (including fatal cases), serious allergic reactions, and a serious lung problem called acute respiratory distress syndrome have been reported. Call your doctor or seek emergency care right away if you have abdominal or shoulder tip pain, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, a fast rate of breathing, or any allergic reaction. The most common side effect of this injection is mild to moderate bone pain. If you have any questions about this information, be sure to discuss them with your doctor. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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