kimblanchard Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 My Mom just finished her first 3 days of chemo -Carbo/VP16. No ill effects yet, just a little tired. Great appetite, we'll have to see how the rest of the week plays out. The nurse said she has to come back in to the office tomorrow, the 4th day for a shot after the 3 days of chemo. Any idea what it could be...the office is closed and I don't want to call the "on-call" doc. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hhamadyk Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Hello! I don't know for sure, but it sounds like it could be a shot of Procrid or Nuprigen to keep her red and white blood cell counts up. Its common practice after a chemo treatment. I know with my mother keeping her blood cell counts regulated has helped ease some of the side effects from the chemo treatments. Hope this helps! Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Sounds like a Neupogen shot to me. I had them after chemo sessions to help keep blood counts up. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Sounds like Procrit. I had to go a few days after the chemo for that. Then every week or so I think. Yhe neupogen I got for 3 or 4 days straight. It has been awhile but both are very common any more to help with the blood counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 14, 2004 Author Share Posted February 14, 2004 Got the answer tonight! You are all in the right ball park...Neulasta. As you all said, it helps with the blood counts, I guess, particularly the bone marrow suppression. I think the nurse said it lasts for 2 weeks getting you thru that period after chemo when your marrow is "lazy" and supressed. Guess it jump starts some production for a critical period of time. Thanks, everything is so new, and as you know happens so fast. It's great to have you all to share with and run things by. Thank you, and keep us in your thoughts. soccermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Don't be surprised if your Mum looses her appetite about the third day after chemo. My David would start to taste a metalic taste in his mouth at that time. After a few days it would go away and his appetite would improve. Good Luck to you and your Mom. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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