A little planning can go a long way to help improve your treatment experience. Here are a few suggestions to help you get ready.
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A little planning can go a long way to help improve your treatment experience. Here are a few suggestions to help you get ready.
Show up early so you don’t feel rushed
Eat a small meal
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
Dress comfortably in loose-fitting clothing
Write down any questions you may have for your care team
Here are some things to bring that may be useful on treatment days:
Identification/
insurance card
List of medications you are taking
Snacks in case you get hungry
Water bottle to help you stay hydrated
Lip balm, lotion, and hard candy to help soothe dry skin and lips
Sweater or blanket, in case you get cold
Things to keep you entertained, like reading materials, mobile devices (phone, laptop, tablet), and a charger for your devices
Be sure to notify your doctor if you experience any infusion reactions.
Remember to schedule your next appointment before leaving the treatment center
If possible, take it easy for the rest of the day
Contact your healthcare team right away if you develop any new or worsening signs or symptoms
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Read full Important Safety InformationIMFINZI is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). IMFINZI may be used when your NSCLC has not spread outside your chest, cannot be removed by surgery, and has responded or stabilized with initial treatment with chemotherapy that contains...
What is the most important information I should know about IMFINZI® (durvalumab)?
IMFINZI is a medicine that may treat certain cancers by working with your immune system. IMFINZI can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening and can lead to death. You can have more than one of these problems at the same time. These problems may happen anytime during treatment or even after your treatment has ended.
IMFINZI is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). IMFINZI may be used when your NSCLC has not spread outside your chest, cannot be removed by surgery, and has responded or stabilized with initial treatment with chemotherapy that contains platinum, given at the same time as radiation therapy.
It is not known if IMFINZI is safe and effective in children.
Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worsening signs or symptoms, including:
Getting medical treatment right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. Your healthcare provider will check you for these problems during your treatment with IMFINZI. Your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare provider may also need to delay or completely stop treatment with IMFINZI if you have severe side effects
Before you receive IMFINZI, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
The most common side effects of IMFINZI when used alone in adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be removed by surgery include cough, feeling tired, inflammation in the lungs, upper respiratory tract infections, shortness of breath, and rash.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of IMFINZI. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects related to AstraZeneca products. If you prefer to report these to the FDA, either visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
IMFINZI is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). IMFINZI may be used when your NSCLC has not spread outside your chest, cannot be removed by surgery, and has responded or stabilized with initial treatment with chemotherapy that contains platinum, given at the same time as radiation therapy.
It is not known if IMFINZI is safe and effective in children.
Please see Full Prescribing Information including Medication Guide for IMFINZI.