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What if I get severely sick again after my next chemo treatment?

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25 days ago

I just got out of the hospital. Saturday, I started a fever of 101.8 the fever continued to climb. I was struggling to breathe, my body aches were so severe it was hard to move. It had elevated liver enzymes and red and white cells were nearly nonexistent. I am so scared. What if it happens again after my next chemotherapy? I have muscle fatigue too. I am tired of being grown up.

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24 days ago

The fear of experiencing severe side effects again is completely understandable, especially after such a difficult hospital stay. Many people in this community have faced similar worries about upcoming treatments and the uncertainty that comes with them. Consider discussing these concerns with your medical team - they can often adjust treatment plans or provide additional supportive care to help manage side effects and may have strategies to help prevent or lessen reactions like the ones you experienced.

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What if I get severely sick again after my next chemo treatment?

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