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How long does it take for the immune system to recover after chemotherapy?
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During that time, you would be considered to be immunocompromised not as able to fight infection. After finishing chemotherapy treatment, it can take anywhere from about 21 to 28 days for your immune system to recover.
How long do you stay sick after chemo?
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Acute nausea and vomiting usually happens a few minutes to hours after chemo is given. It goes away within the first 24 hours. The worst of this acute vomiting most often happens about 5 or 6 hours after chemo. Delayed nausea and vomiting starts more than 24 hours after chemo and up to 5 to 7 days after treatment.
What are the treatments available for breast carcinoma?
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Most oncologists decide on the treatment plans depending on the stage of your breast carcinoma and your health conditions. The common treatment options are radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and advanced procedures. The goal of all these treatments is to kill the harmful cells and prevent them from growing again.