Hi all,
My husband is getting his eighth Folfox treatment this Wednesday. After each treatment when his pump is removed, he receives the Neulasta shot. I know the side effects from the shot state "flu-like" symptoms. Bruce's worst side effects with the chemo are fatigue and diarrhea. Once the pump is removed, he crashes. It used to be for two or three days after, but now it's lasting almost one week. He also had such bad abdominal cramping, we almost went to the hospital. The pains eventually subsided.
Also, Bruce not only had seven chemo treatments, he's also had five and a half weeks of radiation and chemo (Xeloda). First five chemo infusions, followed by chemoradiation, and five more chemo infusions (going on #3 of 5). He will hopefully be finished around August 19 or 20.
My questions are: 1. Do you get the Neulasta shot after each chemo treatment?
2. As treatments progress, does your fatigue get worse?
3. Could some of these side effects be due to the Neulasta shot?
Thanks in advance for replying.
-Nanette