“After this cycle I’m taking the PET-CT results to the MDT to discuss ABVD vs BEACOPP efficacy chance on EFS. We also need more filgrastim to help prevent neutropenia and an X-ray and ultrasound to check PICC line positioning.” When I entered the cancer world, a few months prior to my consultant uttering these words, … More An A-Z of Chemo for Lymphoma
Here are five more top tips for chemo. To read the first five, click here for Part 1. Be prepared for both mind-numbing boredom and total over-stimulation A lot of my chemo days felt like going to school. I was dropped off for 9, my dropper-offer delivering me to the receptionist who checked my name … More Top Tips for Chemo (Part 2)
“Chemo is your friend, they said……it nukes the cells, it knocks ‘em dead!” Chemotherapy is the process of using cytotoxic drugs to kill cancer cells, that is cells that are dividing uncontrollably. They don’t just kill the cancer cells though, they also kill normal fast-dividing healthy cells, like hair cells, which leads to all sorts … More Top Tips for Chemo (Part 1)
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