Phesgo

Hi Jane9,

Thank you for getting in touch with us and welcome to our online community.  I hope you find it helpful and supportive.

My name is Adrienne and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists at Macmillan.

I’m sorry to hear how much the Phesgo injections have been wiping you out recently.  It is common for Phesgo to have a cumulative effect meaning the fatigue gets worse as the treatment progresses.

Unfortunately, there are no recommendations for dose reduction in Phesgo and the dose is fixed, meaning it’s the same for everyone, regardless of weight.  However, if you are having it in combination with a chemotherapy then it may be possible for the chemo dose to be reduced. 

It’s really important to talk to your treatment team about how you are feeling.  They may suggest delaying treatment for a few weeks or help with ways to manage the fatigue. 

We have a booklet on Coping with Fatigue (tiredness) that may be helpful for you to look at.  Some people find complimentary therapies, such as massage help with this cumulative effect as fatigue can be extremely debilitating.  You can find therapists in your area by searching here but it’s important to ask your treatment team if this would be suitable for you before trying.

We also have a fantastic online community where you can chat to others about their experiences with Phesgo and what helped them.

I hope this information was helpful.

Take care and best wishes,

Adrienne

Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.

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