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Taking Charge: An Overview
   -By My Side™ Partners in Cancer Care: An Overview

Infection Risk & Neulasta®
   -Chemotherapy & Infections
   -Help Protect Your Patients Against Infection
   -Understanding Your CBC

Chemotherapy Side Effects
   -Chemotherapy Risks
   -Protecting Against Infection
   -Managing Thrombocytopenia

Managing Side Effects
   -Protecting Against Infection
   -Managing Other Side Effects
      Nausea & Vomiting
      Weight Change
      Diarrhea & Constipation
      Mouth Sores
      Pain
      Temporary Hair Loss
      Depression & Anxiety

Cancer Treatment Information
   -What is Cancer
   -Types Treatment
   -Cancer Glossary

Questions to Ask
   -Talk About Your Cancer Diagnosis
   -Talk About Your Treatment
   -Talk About Infection Protection
   -Useful Tips

Cancer Resources
   -Organizations
   -Web Sites
   -Publications
   -Magazines
   -Order Materials
   -Diary

For Caregivers
   -Dealing with the Diagnosis
   -Connecting with Others

By My Side™ Support Network

Understanding Cancer
   -Breast Cancer
   -Colorectal Cancer
   -Lung Cancer
      Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
      Small Cell Lung Cancer
   -Prostate Cancer
   -Ovarian Cancer
   -Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
   -Hodgkin's Lymphoma

What Can I Do To Help?
   -Help Your Patient Manage Side Effects
   -Talk With Your Patient's Doctor
   -Help Provide Emotional Support

Taking Care of Yourself
   -Staying Healthy
   -Managing Stress


 

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.

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