If using GCSF with mFOLFIRINOX, would you ever use it during day 1?

So, the injection would be during 5FU infusion?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice

Assuming you are talking about a pegylated GCSF product, we give it on day 4 of this regimen (the day after 5-FU pump ends). We have no problems with reimbursement for that (places the drug 11 days prior to the next dose). I would not be comfortable with a day 1 delivery.

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I believe, given the short half-life of 5FU, many ...

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