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how long will side effects last?

olddogtray
olddogtray CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Multiple Myeloma #1
I had 9 treatments of cytoxan over 7 months.I am now on a maintenance dose of 50 mg Prednisone every other day.I was wondering if anyone can tell me how long the fatigue etc from the chemo should last.I would like to go back to work.
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  • ejridd
    ejridd CSN Member Posts: 1
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    it's hard to tell. this disease is a disease of the immunity system. so everyones immunity system is different. it depends on your age and how you respond to the medications.. it's also hard to say if or when you return to work.
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