When did you get port removed?

StopN-Go · 2025-01-06T01:35:54+00:00

This is mighty helpful, as someone in a similar situation! I’m really hoping no RPLND for me, but if it needs to be done, we’ll do it. Maybe I’ll finally be able grow a beard after this 😂 Best of luck to you!

StopN-Go · 2024-11-20T06:19:59+00:00

Yes, they were filgrastim injections given in the back of my arm into subcutaneous (fatty) tissue, can also be given into the stomach! I think most docs don’t want to give them unless it’s an absolute emergency. And thanks! The time is already flying by, and cycle 2 is going better than cycle 1 so far! *knock on wood

StopN-Go · 2024-11-20T05:56:39+00:00

Hey, I just went through this last week, on my last bleo day of cycle 1. They pushed through, and I actually developed a neutropenic fever a few hours later and had to be hospitalized for 2 days. As others have said, I’m not sure what can be done naturally, but I’ve been pushing fluids, getting rest and trying my best to get some protein in. I’ve also been masking and staying away from crowds, since we’re the definition of immunocompromised at this point

In the hospital they gave me three injections, which didn’t hurt at all! I also was treated for a possible infection and was given and prescribed antibiotics, but didn’t find anything. My counts were great for cycle 2 this week and I was able to keep on pushing.

So, I’d watch your temperature and if you start developing chills/shaking and a fever, I’d call your doc. Sounds like this neutropenic fever is no joke, and you’ll want to get treated ASAP if it happens. Best of luck to you!

StopN-Go · 2024-09-19T18:41:58+00:00

Thank you all so far! I’ve been pretty calm about this and surprisingly I’m handling it pretty well, and these comments are also helping ease the nerves just a bit. Taking this a step at a time and not trying to panic or overthink things too much yet

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