Cancer treatment

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	When you are first diagnosed with cancer, you may feel overwhelmed-not only with the emotions and physical changes you are facing but also with all of the information you need to absorb. Although you may feel weighed down by all there is to learn, realize that educating yourself and understanding as much as possible about your illness is one of the most important steps you can take in the fight against cancer. This section provides you with background information about cancer treatment. What is Cancer? An overview of what happens in the body that leads to cancerous cells. Types of Treatment Read more about when and why chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are used. Cancer Glossary Important terms you should know.


	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