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What to expect from Gemcitibine chemo/radiation?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Jul 11, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
Re:Gemzar side effects-is anyone getting Neulasta shot along with treatment? I’m slated for one every other week. I also had it with Fulfurinox.
My first round of Gemzar gave me horrible body aches that started a few days after infusion. Was told it was the Neulasta but that didn’t occur before. Wondering if anyone else has experienced?
I’m told for next round with Neulasta to take Claritin for 7 days to ward off aches.
Other than that, no nausea or fatigue.
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I get Udenyca three days after chemo. (I'm told Udenyca is basically the same drug as Neulasta.) It is dosed at least 24 hours after the FU-5 pump is removed. Dosing schedule is dictated by insurance; if the injection is given less than 24 hours after the pump is removed, insurance won't pay. I'm told the injections can cause long-bone pain as the bone marrow activates. I was told to take Claritin a few hours before the injection and then 2-3 days afterward to minimize the bone pain. I was also told Zyrtec works. Why antihistamines work, I don't know, but there you go. Anyway, I am fortunate in that I haven't had the bone pain in six cycles. I took a Claritin yesterday before my injection, but haven't had one today--forgot all about it.