In anticipation of my WBC levels diving as a reaction to chemo, my Onco already told me prior to cycle 5 that I'll need 2 booster shots. This to make sure I don't catch any infection and my counts are ready for the next (and last!) cycle in 2 weeks.
NEUPOGEN is the booster's brand name.
It is used to stimulate the production of granulocytes (a type of white blood cell) in patients undergoing therapy that will cause low white blood cell counts. Neupogen is used to prevent infection and neutropenic (low white blood cells) fevers caused by chemotherapy. It is a support medication, not a treatment for cancer.
I'm due for my second one tomorrow but today after only the first shot, I feel so much more energized.
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