[astrid]

The first time they ALWAYS deliver it slowly. The usual is 90 minutes. The reason for this is that it is very hard on your heart, so they are looking for an adverse or an allergic reaction. I did not do well the first time. I experienced a fever all night long that would go up and down sporadically. I had a headache for 3 days. So the next two times I also received the drug for 90 minutes. My ONC changed my orders to be 90 minutes. The 4<SUP>th</SUP> & 5<SUP>th</SUP> time I tried 60 minutes and because my order still said 90 minutes, I had to get my ONC to change my orders to 30 minutes. I still feel very tired the evening of my infusion, but I can handle the 30 minutes fine. I am surprised they did not go from 90 to 60 and then to 30, but I guess as you did well the first time, you are fine to go 30 every time from now on.