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	Your doctor and nurse are your best sources of information. To make sure you get the answers you deserve about your disease, your treatment, possible risks, and the best protection, it's important to find out as much as you can by reading, learning, and asking. We recommend reviewing the discussion topics below and printing them out to take to your doctor and nurse for answers. Talk About Your Cancer Diagnosis Talk About Your Treatment Talk About Infection Protection Useful Tips Being proactive right from the start can help you protect for your fight. That's why it's so important to get all the information you can as early as possible in your treatment. Everything you learn will help you make informed decisions about your cancer treatment and how to protect yourself against possible side effects.


	Neulasta^® (pegfilgrastim) is prescribed to reduce the risk of infection (initially marked by fever) in patients with some tumors receiving strong chemotherapy that decreases the number of infection-fighting white blood cells. Important product safety information Ruptured spleen (including fatal cases), serious allergic reactions, and a serious lung problem called acute respiratory distress syndrome have been reported. Call your doctor or seek emergency care right away if you have abdominal or shoulder tip pain, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, a fast rate of breathing, or any allergic reaction. The most common side effect of this injection is mild to moderate bone pain. If you have any questions about this information, be sure to discuss them with your doctor. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. By My Side™ - Caregiver Resource. ^® 2008 Amgen All rights reserved. Amgen.com \| Neulasta.com \| Neupogen.com \| Vectibix.com Terms of Use \| Privacy Statement \| Site Map