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Rich66 · 01-20-2010, 09:44 PM

She actually wound up doing 2 to 3 week intervals.
Despite using it a couple times when it was weekly, the onc felt growth factors in a less than 3 week regimen ran the risk of calling out stem cells from the marrow only to have them destroyed by the next round of chemo. Looking into it a bit, it seems it may be more an issue with the longer lasting neulasta. Ask your onc without mentioning this and see what they say.
Mom also had to start taking protonix after starting Navelbine. Had irritated vocal cords thought to be from reflux.

By the way..I'm usually more sorry when I don't ask. I tend to think life and death matters are perfectly aligned with the saying "There's never a stupid question"

01-20-2010, 09:44 PM	#10
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: If you have ever had Navelbine, pls reply. She actually wound up doing 2 to 3 week intervals. Despite using it a couple times when it was weekly, the onc felt growth factors in a less than 3 week regimen ran the risk of calling out stem cells from the marrow only to have them destroyed by the next round of chemo. Looking into it a bit, it seems it may be more an issue with the longer lasting neulasta. Ask your onc without mentioning this and see what they say. Mom also had to start taking protonix after starting Navelbine. Had irritated vocal cords thought to be from reflux. By the way..I'm usually more sorry when I don't ask. I tend to think life and death matters are perfectly aligned with the saying "There's never a stupid question" __________________ Mom's treatment history (link)