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Self-Administration of Select Subcutaneous Chemotherapy Drugs

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NSHCCP-4034
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English
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NSHCCP

You have been prescribed a drug for your cancer that can be given at home using a needle. Your cancer care team will give you the supplies needed to do this safely. This pamphlet explains how to give yourself the drug, including what to do before you start, how to get ready for the injection, choosing and preparing the injection site, and injecting the dose. 

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