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My Side Effects During Treatment

Blood transfusions: +/- 5 transfusions

Neutropenia: a condition with an abnormally low level of white blood cells which results in a zero immune system. This occurred in 10 out of 14 of my chemo treatments and lead to the majority of hospital stays.

Influenza while neutropenic (no immune system)

- Pneumonia while neutropenic

C-diff twice while neutropenic

Deep Vein Thrombosis x 2

I had 24 cavities due to treatment.

Bone Pain

Trouble Sleeping

Mouth Sores

Shortness of breath

Hair Loss

Increase in sweating

Nausea

Constipation

Chris Carson's Story

P.O. Box 2212

Asheville, NC 28802

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