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reenethefiend

Just realized why I hate the Neulasta commercials

Just finished my sixth chemo treatment yesterday, and they sent me home with the Neulasta Onpro attached. When i got home, I realized what's been bothering me about the commercials. In every one of them, the actors all have a full head of hair. I don't know about all chemo treatment regimens, but after one treament of Taxol/Carboplatin it all fell out. The "new normal'? And I don't think they mention the pain afterwards much, maybe just in passing.

Posted Nov 8, 2019, 4:27 PM UTC

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katekowalski2014•

I had six sessions of Cisplatin. My hair thinned, but never fell out. Not even close.

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reenethefiendOP•

You were one of the lucky ones! The Taxol seems to be the culprit.

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katekowalski2014•

Yeah, cisplatin is famous for puking, not hair loss.

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katekowalski2014•

Also, have you tried Claritin for bone pain?

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reenethefiendOP•

Yes, but what helps most is my electric blanket.

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katekowalski2014•

Oh, they’re the best! Get yourself a heated mattress pad, too.

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Crunchycon01•

Nothing to add but my good wishes for your healing.

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reenethefiendOP•

Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it very much.

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