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Originally Posted by Jill2008
Steve, I had started out at 7 days too, but it was too much for me, especially every 4 weeks. I had just relapsed following a transplant and was still very weak plus I am 5'9'' and only weigh 125 lbs. Yes, everyone is different! It wasn't until cycle 12 that I no longer needed transfusions. The 5 day schedule every 6 weeks seems to be working fine for me. I should check into taking the oral Zofran before I go in though. I have some at home and am so surprised no one has even suggested it. It would sure free up some of my time and also for the nurses at out-patient chemo. Thanks!
I hope your new schedule works well for you. Stay in touch and let me know how you're doing.
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Jill, My hematologist did not know that there is generic Zofran and he knew I had a bad prescription benefit and so he ordered Zofran by IV. The brand name Zofran is 16-18 bucks a pill, but even at that price its worth it because you take the pill and it works just as well as the IV. I found that Zofran is popular for morning sickness and a lot of people get the generics its called ondansetron. I hate to say it but the hospital can bill for the infusion time and the drug but I know a lot of people take it IV before treatment. Hence, no conspiracy theories from me.
So when I told my heme that they were 25.00 for 60 pills he thanked me for the info and said to take the pill. Then I said if you prefer the IV ill do it, he said no no no, same stuff and no infusion. Off topic there's some promising studies with Zolinza & cytarabine for patients that stop responding to Vidaza.
http://www.mdsbeacon.com/news/2013/1...a-failure-mds/
Take care, Steve