Thanks to all that replied about the Neulasta. I see its a bit different with everyone...although it does seem like more people get it after chemo then not.
I know my wbc was down...way down after the first two chemos...which is why I wondered why he didn't give me the Neulasta right away?
I landed in the hospital for 10 days and I am still at home sick. My count was down to 116. I did get the Neulasta shot but it was way past due as far as I am concerned. The Neulasta information sheet says to give it after each full chemo infusion. He knew my counts were low...and didn't do it???
Finally he had me get a shot of Neulasta and I was concerned I would end up with that bone pain everyone talks about. But I got lucky and didn't notice any bone pain at all.
(Knock on wood) Then of course my wbc was off the charts. I just hope I can get going again after all this down time. I wish he would of just given me the Neulasta the first time he saw my counts so low.
Thanks again to all that replied. Much appreciated.