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Doing interferon…

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    • July 6, 2014 at 11:46 pm
    brittanyx
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      I'll be doing the interferon treatment fora year, 5 times a week for the first month and 2-3 times a week for the rest of the 11 months. I'm scared for the side effects. I'm trying to figure out ways to keep megoing when it's hard and stay focused and I thought being in contact with people that have done interferon or doing it right now may help. So if any has done or is doing interferon, I would love to talk you and keep in contact. 

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        • July 7, 2014 at 1:56 am
        Fen
        Participant

          The side effects of interferon are variable – some people have a hard time and others  sail through smiling and tap dancing :).  If you find the side effects are too difficult for you at this time and place you can always – in consultation with your oncologist – stop the treatments.  Drink plenty of water, keep positive, surround yourself with supportive people and don't second guess yourself.  Good luck and please let us know how things are going,     -Fen

          • July 7, 2014 at 1:56 am
          Fen
          Participant

            The side effects of interferon are variable – some people have a hard time and others  sail through smiling and tap dancing :).  If you find the side effects are too difficult for you at this time and place you can always – in consultation with your oncologist – stop the treatments.  Drink plenty of water, keep positive, surround yourself with supportive people and don't second guess yourself.  Good luck and please let us know how things are going,     -Fen

            • July 7, 2014 at 1:56 am
            Fen
            Participant

              The side effects of interferon are variable – some people have a hard time and others  sail through smiling and tap dancing :).  If you find the side effects are too difficult for you at this time and place you can always – in consultation with your oncologist – stop the treatments.  Drink plenty of water, keep positive, surround yourself with supportive people and don't second guess yourself.  Good luck and please let us know how things are going,     -Fen

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