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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Recommended time between chemo regimens
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Cleveland Clinic - Breast cancer
Cleveland - OH
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Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Sep 29, 2009 02:42PM
, Sep 29, 2009 02:42PM
Dear pedinurse, The rest period between chemotherapy cycles is so that the body can recover from the chemotherapy, particularly the blood counts (white blood cells, and platelets), to a safe level. The time needed depends on the type of chemotherapy given and regimen being used, as well as the recovery of the individuals blood counts.
For additional information about chemotherapy you may want to check out the website www.chemocare.com. You can read about chemotherapy in general as well as look up specific chemotherapy medications, and side effects.
For additional information about chemotherapy you may want to check out the website www.chemocare.com. You can read about chemotherapy in general as well as look up specific chemotherapy medications, and side effects.
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