Chemotherapy infection control protection

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Among the most important things you can talk about is protecting yourself against one of the most serious risks of chemotherapy: infection. We suggest printing out the questions below and taking them directly to your doctor and nurse, so you can talk about the answers together.

	Can I protect myself against infection right from the start of chemotherapy, instead of waiting until problems develop?
	Am I at special risk for infection?
	What are the signs of infection?
	How serious is an infection?
	How long will I be at risk for infection?
	What should I do if I have a fever?
	How are infections treated?
Ask if you need Neulasta^® (pegfilgrastim) Make sure you talk with your doctor and nurse about Neulasta^®.
	Is Neulasta^® appropriate for my type of chemotherapy?
	Will I receive Neulasta^® with my first cycle of chemotherapy?
	Will I receive Neulasta^® with every cycle of chemotherapy?
	How will I know that Neulasta^® is working?
	Are there side effects with Neulasta^®?


	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. By My Side™ - Caregiver Resource. ^® 2008 Amgen All rights reserved. Amgen.com \| Neulasta.com \| Neupogen.com \| Vectibix.com Terms of Use \| Privacy Statement \| Site Map