I am wondering how people are handling needing to see their docs either for follow up Lupron or whatever shots they are getting.
Our would be administered in a hospital setting across the street from our doctor's office. Or, how about getting a PSA either at a lab or medical facility.
thanks..
Yesterday, I had my monthly Lupron shot and a blood draw at UCSD, no problems. There was a checker at the main door asking people if they had a cough or fever, and this time the nurse put on a full gown and rubber gloves for the Lupron shot. About half of the staff wore masks, while the Uro didn't, he kept his distance. I asked if Lupron can be self-administer at home, but he said it's not allowed because its a depot shot into the muscle requiring a nurse's skill level.
I am going to Georgetown Hospital in DC for my blood draw and Eligard infusion in about 30 minutes. Pretty nervous.
I assume that you’re referring to DC Georgetown Medstar. Clearly, you’ve had your infusion by now. My husband has been going there daily for the last two weeks for radiation for advanced PC, and preparatory surgery before that. He discussed the advisability of treatment at this uncertain time with the radiation oncologist, and was strongly encouraged to proceed. Of course, we’re afraid of the potential for exposure to the virus in a hospital setting, but life is a crapshoot at this point. Georgetown appears to be handling things responsibly. My husband wears latex gloves and will be wearing a N95 mask when we receive it. The thing I feel most uncomfortable about is the mandatory valet parking.
Ironically, it seems like most of the country is now being forced to deal with the potential horror accompanying the diagnosis of a lethal disease. In a bizarre kind of way, we’re lucky that APC is a relatively slow moving disease, versus corona virus which can kill even healthy young people in less than a week.
Heading into MGH later today for CT scans. I’m more concerned about the common areas of the hospital than the cancer center. I’m planning on wearing latex gloves; its a physical reminder not to touch my face. I don’t have a mask. I plan on showering when I get home and washing my clothes.
Had an infusion of Keytruda Tuesday of this week and was kind of nervous about going. Where I go I was pleasantly surprised that when I arrived there was a nurse in the foyer before you actually go into the clinic taking temperatures and I had to fill out a questionnaire. No additional visitors unless you need help walking or are in a wheelchair. Had every other chair turned around in the waiting room to maintain distance and only patients that needed treatment were allowed in. I am lucky that this oncology center really cares.
I walked into the medical campus for my xgeva shot and greeted by a guy with a bottle of Purell. He pored some on my hands and asked if I had a cough or fever and if I had visited any Coronavirus hot spots.
URMC (Rochester NY) let me in for my Lupron shot.
NP substituted a telecon for the normal pre-Lupron visit, and this eliminated 4 face-to-face contacts and 2 waiting room.
I was questioned on arrival and had to state that I had an appointment.
I wrapped a scarf around my neck and covered my mouth and nose.
My wife drove me and waited outside in the car for a telecon stating that I was ready for pickup (this eliminated 3 face-to-face contacts plus not having 2 parking lot attendants driving my car). Nurse handled the phone and made the call.
Brought wipes to keep hands clean and used some to wipe down arms of chairs.
All things considered, it wasn't bad. But I was quite nervous.
Here in Netherlands, registered with
pharmacy and they have team to come to my home for my Zoladex implant. Three month time release. Hopefully this will have passed before needed again
In Greece, they have registered volunteers to go out for the ill n elderly
You can learn to inject Lupron yourself, the only key is to ensure that you put the kit together properly and do NOT break the housing by over tightening while you screw the two assemblies together. Also, make sure you mix the two components well, and lastly, ensure that you do the injection within 20 minutes, perferrably less, after you complete the mixing process. Also, make sure that you wipe the injection site well with a disinfectant swab before you stick yourself.
While pushing on the plunger, do it slowly so that little or no drug backtracks that can happen if you rush this, or the mix starts to turn into a solid-ie by waiting instead of instant injecting the mix.
Ok, stay well boys!
Just happy that my husband doesn’t need anything done till June
I originally confirmed my scheduled Lupron shot on 4/8 but the big Kahuna in my house (my wife is the boss, I'm the horse) said NO WAY...So of course I cancelled it (at MSKcc in NYC) for now....
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
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