Hi guys...I am due for a Folfiri & Avastin treatment on Monday. The usual plan is that I go back for disconnect on Wednesday for disconnect and also get a Nuelasta shot at that time.
Years ago, when I was receiving treatment at a different facility, I would go back for disconnect on the given day, and then have to come back the next day to get a Nuelasta shot. I hated having to go back in the office another day! Then, the injector came out and I was able to save a trip on the day after treatment because they applied the injector at disconnect, which was great. The injector goes off 27 hours after application.
I asked last week if I could get the injector applied on Monday, while I'm getting treatment. The nurse said no because I have to receive the shot after disconnect and obviously that's longer than 27 hours.
So, I just emailed my doctor to ask if I could disconnect at home (I've done it once or twice over the years) and also get a prescription for the Nuelasta injector that I could apply myself at the recommended time. Obviously I am asking all of this to minimize my time at the center, given this coronavirus pandemic.
My question is...has anyone every applied the Nuelasta injector themselves? I know I won't get an answer to my email to my doctor until Monday, so I thought I'd ask you all for your experiences.
Thanks!